Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-come
idiomatic expression
ˈkəm-ˌkəm
Definition
A phrase used to express surprise or disbelief; an idiomatic expression often used to challenge someone’s statement or assertion.
Examples
- “Come-come, you can’t be serious about that plan!”
- “Oh, come-come, it can’t possibly be true.”
Meaning
Used to provoke a sense of skepticism or to suggest that what has been said is unlikely or unreasonable.
Synonyms
- Come now
- Oh please
- Shall we?
