plural of come-down

(idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs. / (idiomatic) If an already bad situation progresses into a catastrophic situation.

(espionage) Of a spy: to return home after having gone undercover in enemy territory. / (by extension) To gain widespread acceptance in a group or society, especially where there was not any before.

Alternative form of rain or shine

Until death, until the afterlife. / (colloquial) At overly frequent intervals.

(idiomatic) One who wisely settles a difficult matter.

Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of come out of the closet

(sports) To be in a winning position after having been in a losing position.

(idiomatic) To accept and deal with something (an event, etc.) as it occurs, with a composed state of mind.