come on to

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Definitions

  • v. To utilize, resort to.

Example Sentences

  • “If my parents say I can't go, I won't need to come on to more complicated excuses for missing the concert.” (Weiser)

  • “It's only that my taxi hasn't arrived that I've decided to come on to you for a ride.” (Weiser)

  • "But if anyone feels what they are doing is supporting otherwise lazy individuals who have to come on to hard working fellows as yourself, then this even is for everyone!" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English
  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • אָנקומען צו onkumen tsu 'to utilize (lit. come on to)'

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

Notes

  • Unrelated to the American slang "come on to" meaning to make romantic advances.

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