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soon come

phrase

/suːn kʌm/

English Definition

ellipsis of mi soon come; (literal) I'll be right back; I'll be there soon

Etymology

  • (Literally, “return soon”, or more loosely translated as “be there soon”. See usage notes.)

Examples

  • "Mi lef mi billfol' a yard. Mi a guh fi it now. Soon come."

    I left my wallet at home. I'm going to go get it. I'll be right back.

  • "A: Mi tink se yuh did seh yuh a come a 5 o'clock. B: Soon come. Soon come."

    I thought you said you were coming at 5 o'clock. I'll be there soon.

  • "MISS P: Painter, yuh nuh seh yuh woulda come look pon mi wall fi mi? PAINTER: Soon come, Miss P. Soon come."

    MISS P: Painter, didn't you say you were going to take a look at my wall? PAINTER: One day, Miss P. One day.

  • "“Nowhere to turn. No plan. Begging bowl in hand would not do. Not this time. Corporate Jamaica and other sponsors wanted a plan. There was none, hence "soon come" became the irritating response to the future of Tappa. […]”"

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