English Expression · Intermediate
come home
To return to one's house, or to any place of origin
Pronunciation: say come home
Meaning
To return to one's house, or to any place of origin.
Example
It was only when I heard the police sirens that the seriousness of what I had done came home to me.
It was only when I heard the police sirens that the seriousness of what I had done came home to me.
Practice tips
- Practice come home out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.