Phrase guide

on the come

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Betting on cards that may come in the future.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: card-games, poker

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

For compensation based on future success.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: business

Examples

  • He didn't mind not being on salary, with all of his compensation on the come.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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