To come on (too) strong In english explanation

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

Julia Huong

2022-02-10 04:02

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.

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

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