come up through the ranks

Fig. to rise to a position of leadership by working up through the sequence of lower positions.

I come up through the ranks to become a corporate executive. The general came up through the ranks. There is no other way to become a general.

by Motanul13 December 29, 2015

when twist comes to crunch

(figuratively, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

He is not a particularly talented builder, but 'when twist comes to crunch', he can usually get the job done

by Pyro Pig December 5, 2022

The Demons Are Coming Inside Me

A phrase used by very grown people who have at least some possibility at being a homosexual.

Person 1: I'm DANGEROUS don't mess with me bro.
Person 2: No way jose
Person 1: Oh yeah? Rahhh!!!! The Demons Are Coming Inside Me!!!!! RAHHHHHHHHHH

by 2qg5 October 31, 2023

let the game come to you

Sit back and be patient and observe what happens, as opposed to jumping to conclusions that may turn out to be incorrect.

Don’t take sides on the issue until you’ve heard all the evidence, just “let the game come to you.”

by Upriser7 October 11, 2020

Coming out of the pony pin

Coming out of the pony pin is an act when someone is confessing they're a brony.

My boyfriend was coming out of the pony pin and I haven't looked at him since.

by GOLD May 13, 2015

Better Coming Than Going

The phrase "better coming than going", describes a girl or guy who looks really hot while walking towards you, however looks particularly average from behind, while he/she is walking away.

Mike: "Damn... check out this girl coming down the footpath - the blonde".
Dave: "Hell yes - she is stunning..."
** Girl Walks Past **
Dave: "...however better coming than going - that ass is terrible."

by buckonz May 25, 2012

What have you come as?

What have you come as is what people in the U.K. ask their friends when they do something peculiar,act off, or anything else pertaining to an attitude or behavior.

*friend walks in wearing a bum bag, stilettoes, and ear muffs*

"Oh, Lord! What have you come as?"

by Apocolipsticks May 19, 2018