come on strong: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    USUKinformalcolloquial
    • to behave in an overly forceful, assertive, or pushy manner, especially when trying to persuade, seduce, or impress someone
    • to present oneself in an intense or overpowering way that may be perceived as aggressive

    Examples

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    • He came on strong during the job interview, trying to impress the hiring manager with his achievements.

      Él se mostró muy agresivo durante la entrevista de trabajo, intentando impresionar al gerente de contratación con sus logros.

    • I think she came on too strong when she asked for the promotion after just three months.

      Creo que ella fue demasiado insistente cuando pidió el ascenso tras solo tres meses.

    • Don’t come on strong on the first date; it’s better to be subtle and let things develop naturally.

      No seas demasiado agresivo en la primera cita; es mejor ser sutil y dejar que las cosas se desarrollen naturalmente.

  • 2.

    USUKinformalneutral
    • to increase in strength or effectiveness, often referring to a competitor, performer, or team mounting a strong comeback or exerting greater effort

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    • During the last quarter, our team really came on strong and managed to close the gap against the leading side.

      During the last quarter, our team really came on strong and managed to close the gap against the leading side.

    • If the runner comes on strong in the final lap, she could still win the race despite a slow start.

      If the runner comes on strong in the final lap, she could still win the race despite a slow start.

    • They were behind for most of the game, but the opponents came on strong in the last ten minutes, turning the score around.

      They were behind for most of the game, but the opponents came on strong in the last ten minutes, turning the score around.

Examples:

  • EN: I'm gonna come on strong, and since I don't shift gears good I'm getting ready.
    ES: - Denny está desaparecido.
  • EN: You even come on strong.
    ES: ¡Eres casi triunfalista!
  • EN: You sure like to come on strong, don't you?
    ES: Seguro le gusta venir con fuerza, ¿no?
  • EN: In the remaining two rounds, he'll come on strong!
    ES: Vendrá con fuerza en los próximos dos asaltos.
  • EN: [Ulrich] Sissi really did come on strong.
    ES: Sissi se ha pasado mucho.
  • EN: # They come on strong
    ES: # Se hacen las fuertes al principio
  • EN: You have to come on strong.
    ES: Tienes que ser agresivo.
  • EN: Any guys come on strong ?
    ES: ¿Se le acercaron algunos?
  • EN: If there was a small incident they'd come on strong and they'd look to take control with, you know, 30 or 40 squad cars and a helicopter.
    ES: Si había un pequeño incidente, entraban con fuerza... y tomaban el control... con 30 ó 40 patrullas y un helicóptero.
  • EN: When Roxie gets out there... and gives out with the old personality, we'll come on strong.
    ES: En cuanto Roxie salga ahí y le aporte al número su antiguo encanto, todo irá bien.
  • EN: They're coming on strong. You gotta come on strong.
    ES: Tienes que ser fuerte, como ellas.
  • EN: You come on strong, don't you?
    ES: Eres muy frontal, ¿verdad?
  • EN: You know, you come on strong to the world, but you hate yourself.
    ES: Te haces el fuerte, pero te odias a ti mismo.
  • EN: I thought I had to come on strong, impress you.
    ES: Pensé que tenía que venir fuerte, impresionarte.
  • EN: I did sort of come on strong yesterday.
    ES: Tal vez fui un poco intenso ayer.

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