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come to papa

Phrase CEFR C1
ˌkʌm tə ˈpɑːpə

Definitions

  1. Alternative letter-case form of come to papa.
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  2. Used to encourage someone or something to approach, or an event to occur.

Equivalents

Svenskakomsi

Examples

Cut loose, let your hair down, honey / Unwind, turn the lights down low / Relax, let's uncork the stopper / Come to papa, come on, let's go”
“I poked my head in the den just as Josh threw down a winning hand and yelled, “Yes! Come to Papa!” He swept the chips toward him and said, “Now I can pay for a real honeymoon!””
The soldier pointed to the East at a black craft that suddenly appeared out of the clear blue sky, barreling towards them. “YesYes, come to Papa!” Raymond’s heart pumped excitedly as he jumped back to his feet. It was as if at that very moment everyone saw the craft and stopped shooting to watch it hover ever so slowly above them.”
“So he emptied his mind and sat quietly in the noisy squad room in hopes that the association he sought would swim a little nearer to the surface of his brain. And the glimmer came closer, closeryes, come to Papa, baby, almost there . . .”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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