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Phrase Means Work Find Solution Coming Eslpod 0584 We 0842 Eslpod

Id ESLPod_0584_WE_0842
Episode Id ESLPod 584
Episode Title Calling in Sick to Work
Phrase to come down with (something)
Text The phrase "to come down with (something)," in this podcast, means to catch a cold or to become sick: "You'll come down with something if you don't wash your hands before you eat." The phrase "to come up with (something)" means to have an idea or answer, and especially to find a solution for a problem: "I'm sure we can come up with a solution if we work together." The phrase "to come up with (something)" also means to find enough money to buy or do something: "How are we going to come up with the $2,000 we need to fix the car?" The phrase "to be coming up" means to happen soon: "Isn't your birthday coming up next month?" Finally, the phrase "to come to a decision" means to agree on what should be done next: "They've been arguing for hours and still haven't come to a decision."
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