Meaning of come on strong | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To approach with a lot of energy.
   idiomatic
2. To be very eager, to want something (too) much, especially a romantic or sexual partner.
   idiomatic

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Examples

“Most grass racing places a premium on the ability of better horses to save⟳ ground on the turns, cut⟳ the corner into the home stretch⟳ and come⟳ on strong at the end⟳.”

“People who don't come⟳ on strong aren't listened to. If you compromise, you won't get⟳ what you want⟳. People won't take⟳ you seriously, or think⟳ you are a real man (or woman) unless you are tough.”

“A century later, riches from the New World began to improve⟳ the city's outlook and by the 19th century Santander had come⟳ on strong as an innovator in the Spanish banking industry, a role it still holds in the 21st century.”

“So you can challenge⟳ initial dominance and come⟳ on strong to take⟳ over by the end⟳ of a debate⟳, meeting, or conference.”

“You don't have⟳ to come⟳ on strong at first. Don't say⟳ things like⟳, “I could totally see⟳ us married a year from now.” But let⟳ that person know⟳ you're ready for a relationship. See⟳ where she is. Talk⟳.”

“I don't have⟳ to come⟳ on strong, or remind⟳ him that I am a good catch⟳.”

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