Come out now

exp.

Heard in Cork

Added to the end of a sentence to leave the other person without a smart or appropriate reply, rendering them effectively speechless.

You were caught out rotten last night. Come out now.

Posh English

You were caught out rotten last night. Answer that, if you can.

Related terms

• 'Twill all come out in dindIt shall all be revealed or come out in the end.
• Come 'ere ah wantchaAn informal summons meaning "come here, I wish to speak with you."
• Come around to yourselfTo come to one's senses or wise up.
• Come day go dayLiving from day to day, perpetually broke; shortened from 'come day go day, God send pay…
• Come out now and bring yer mother witcha!The thinking man's version of Come Out Now! Shouted out when you really got the better…
• Come out the fogBe realistic. Come back to your senses.