come and go

phrase

1

—used to talk about time that has passed

More than a hundred years have come and gone since the day of that famous battle.

2

—used to talk about people who appear and then leave as time passes

She's seen a lot of employees come and go during her time in the company.

Politicians come and go. They all seem pretty much the same to me.

Examples of come and go in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hawkins' departure marks another exit from an OG cast member on a series that has seen many actors come and go. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Brands come and go over the years, but even when automakers are shuttered for financial reasons, the writing is on the wall. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 1 July 2026

Fashion is fickle, trends and fads come and go; this is a company completely uninterested in anything other than making the most perfect shapes possible on the human body. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Mix Textures Texture is a subtle element but one that adds visual appeal throughout the season, unlike flowers that come and go. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026

Rhymes for come and go

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• manifesto
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• ostinato
• pistachio
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