come and go
idiom
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.
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Titles and followers come and go, but work rooted in truth and service to others will always matter.
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Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
For me, my preference for sides like cornbread dressing and broccoli casserole come and go (please don't tell my family), but my love for this dish remains.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
But like many long-running TV dramas, NCIS has seen its fair share of regular cast members come and go, and lately fans have grown anxious over whether Murray's McGee might be next.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
In Florida and Texas, where seasonal residents come and go, prepaid coverage allows multiple cars to stay insured even while parked for part of the year.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
For me, my preference for sides like cornbread dressing and broccoli casserole come and go (please don't tell my family), but my love for this dish remains.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
But like many long-running TV dramas, NCIS has seen its fair share of regular cast members come and go, and lately fans have grown anxious over whether Murray's McGee might be next.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
In Florida and Texas, where seasonal residents come and go, prepaid coverage allows multiple cars to stay insured even while parked for part of the year.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Come and go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20and%20go. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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