come on strong

phrase

1

: to be very forceful or too forceful in talking to someone or dealing with someone

She didn't like him because she felt that he came on too strong.

2

: to become stronger or more successful in a continuing contest, race, etc.

The team was playing poorly in the early part of the season, but it has been coming on strong lately.

Examples of come on strong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Antojuan Weathers has come on strong as of late for the Bulldogs. — Jonathan Saxon, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2021

Height has come on strong in preseason practices and shown himself to be a quality pass-rusher from the position, while Leota has settled in behind Hall after transferring in from Northwestern this offseason. — Tom Green | [email protected], al, 29 Aug. 2021

Middleton has come on strong after a dismal first 1 1/2 games and Giannis Antetokounmpo has a lot more support around him now than Durant. — Brian Mahoney, Star Tribune, 15 June 2021

After redshirting last season, Bowman is still a sophomore and is poised to come on strong in 2020. — Brice Paterik, Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2020

Rhymes for come on strong

• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong
• plainsong
• prolong
• sarong
• tanjong