Come on (too) strong In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "come on (too) strong", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-10 05:02

Meaning of Come on (too) strong

Synonyms:

come on like gangbusters

Come on (too) strong informal verb phrase

Used to say that someone behaves aggressively.

If you come on strong toward or in front of your kids, chances are they'll follow your example.

I didn't want to come on too strong, so I tried not to seem angry.

Used to describe someone that flirts in an abrasive or overly forceful way.

Girls who come on too strong turn me off.

To grow in popularity.

Animal movies have come on strong again lately.

Asian functional foods came on strong in the Western world.

Other phrases about:

an old/a wise head on young shoulders
A child or young person who thinks, talks and behaves like an older person who has more experience of life.
stand the test of time

To remain popular or strong for a long period of time.

Big Man on Campus
Literally means a famous and influential male student (usually in college)
ice out

1. To behave towards someone in a way that lacks affection
2. To decorate something with diamonds

Play silly buggers

To behave in the way that is silly, stupid, or annoying

Grammar and Usage of Come on (too) strong

Verb Forms

  • to come on (too) strong
  • comes on (too) strong
  • came on (too) strong
  • coming on (too) strong

The verb "come" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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