Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose?.
Etymology:
- Probably from older forms such as “How comes it that...?” and “How did it come to be like this?”
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How come you didn't leave when you had the chance?.
Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'how come':
| how come | why (the simplest explanation i could give u) |
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do you come here oftenCross that Bridge when You Come to Itthe chickens come home to roostuntil the cows come homegood things come to those who waitfirst come, first servedJohnny-Come-Latelywhen two sundays come togethercome-to-JesusTill The Cows Come Homecome-to-Jesuseasy come, easy gotake things as they comeproverbs come in pairs
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