Come and go

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verb

To arrive and depart; often used for situations or conditions that appear and vanish irregularly.

My headaches often come and go.
Visual representation of "come and go" - To arrive and depart; often used for situations or conditions that appear and vanish irregularly.

Often appears as...

  • pains that come and go
  • symptoms come and go

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Impermanent Conditions

Use when describing something temporary that stops and starts without a set pattern.

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Her interest in the hobby tended to come and go.
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Non-constant Presence

Ideal for expressing irregular presence of non-physical things like internet signals or creativity.

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The Wi-Fi signal in the cafe comes and goes.
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Unpredictable Patterns

Applies to situations or natural phenomena that lack a predictable schedule or pattern.

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In this region, rain showers come and go swiftly.
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