
Come and go
Impermanent Conditions
Use when describing something temporary that stops and starts without a set pattern.

Her interest in the hobby tended to come and go.
Non-constant Presence
Ideal for expressing irregular presence of non-physical things like internet signals or creativity.

The Wi-Fi signal in the cafe comes and goes.
Unpredictable Patterns
Applies to situations or natural phenomena that lack a predictable schedule or pattern.

In this region, rain showers come and go swiftly.
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension