Come again?

phrase

A request to repeat what was just said.

I did not catch that, could you come again?
Visual representation of "come again?" - A request to repeat what was just said

Often appears as...

  • i didn't hear
  • could you come again?
phrase

Used to express disbelief or surprise.

You're moving to Alaska? Come again?
Visual representation of "come again?" - Used to express disbelief or surprise

Often appears as...

  • come again?
  • you're joking!

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

A request to repeat what was just said.

I did not catch that, could you come again?
Visual representation of "come again?" - A request to repeat what was just said

Often appears as...

  • i didn't hear
  • could you come again?
phrase

Used to express disbelief or surprise.

You're moving to Alaska? Come again?
Visual representation of "come again?" - Used to express disbelief or surprise

Often appears as...

  • come again?
  • you're joking!

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "come again?"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Request Clarity

Use 'come again?' when you didn't understand or hear something properly and need it repeated.

Illustration for Request Clarity
The connection is bad — could you come again?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Polite Conversation

'Come again?' is a polite and informal way to ask someone to repeat themselves.

Illustration for Polite Conversation
The noise was loud at the party. Come again?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Use

'Come again?' is casual and best used in informal settings, not formal occasions.

Illustration for Casual Use
Sorry, I missed that, could you come again?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Request Clarity

Use 'come again?' when you didn't understand or hear something properly and need it repeated.

Illustration for Request Clarity
The connection is bad — could you come again?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Polite Conversation

'Come again?' is a polite and informal way to ask someone to repeat themselves.

Illustration for Polite Conversation
The noise was loud at the party. Come again?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Use

'Come again?' is casual and best used in informal settings, not formal occasions.

Illustration for Casual Use
Sorry, I missed that, could you come again?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Request Clarity

Use 'come again?' when you didn't understand or hear something properly and need it repeated.

Illustration for Request Clarity
The connection is bad — could you come again?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Polite Conversation

'Come again?' is a polite and informal way to ask someone to repeat themselves.

Illustration for Polite Conversation
The noise was loud at the party. Come again?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Use

'Come again?' is casual and best used in informal settings, not formal occasions.

Illustration for Casual Use
Sorry, I missed that, could you come again?
Visual representation of the word "Come again?"

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