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

But that could change very soon, as November's midterm elections come and go. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Hotels, eateries, shows and winnings come and go, but there are some institutions that stand strong. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026

In the human gut, for example, nutrient levels go up and down, temperatures shift and antibiotic threats come and go. — Shiladitya Banerjee, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Each of these blocks the main north-south and east-west streets through downtown for a few minutes as passengers come and go. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for come and go

• adagio
• altiplano
• arapaho
• arapahoe
• fortissimo
• manifesto
• minangkabau
• oregano
• ostinato
• pistachio
• politico
• portfolio