He will come around
/hi wɪl kʌm əˈraʊnd/
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Definition
This phrase is used to say that a person who does not agree or understand something now will, after some time, accept it or change their mind. It often suggests patience because the change will happen slowly or naturally.
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See It in Action
To change opinion or attitude over time
- •He didn't like the idea at first, but he will come around eventually.
- •She was upset, but I think she will come around after some time.
- •They didn't agree with the plan, but they will come around once they see the benefits.
To recover (less common, but possible in some contexts, meaning to regain consciousness or health)
- •After fainting, he will come around soon. (Note: this meaning is less common in everyday speech)
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "come around" like "change mind," but more gentle and slow, not sudden
- ✓Picture a person walking around a circle and finally arriving at the same point as others — they "come around" to the idea
- ✓It's the feeling when someone first says "no," but later, after thinking, says "yes"
- ✓Sounds like "come around" → imagine someone walking around a corner and then joining a group
- ✓In stories, a character may refuse something at first but later "comes around" after understanding
- ✓NOT like "agree" (which is immediate), "come around" means the agreement happens over time
- ✓NOT like "force" (which is outside pressure), "come around" is usually a personal change from inside
- ✓NOT like "change" (which can be quick or big), "come around" is often a slow, thoughtful acceptance
Try Other Words
- •Change mind: to think differently (Use when you want a simple and direct phrase)
- •Accept: to agree or approve (Use when focusing on agreement rather than just changing opinion)
- •Agree eventually: to say yes after some time (Use when emphasizing the time it takes to agree)
- •See reason: to understand and accept an idea (Use when the change happens because of understanding)
Unboxing
- •Phrase parts: "he" (pronoun) + "will" (future helper verb) + "come" (verb) + "around" (preposition/adverb)
- •"Come around" is an idiomatic phrase meaning to change opinion or return to a place or state
- •Origin: "come around" has been used in English for a long time, originally meaning to physically move around something, later used figuratively for changing opinion
- •The phrase "he will come around" uses future tense to show the change will happen later
- •Modern usage: Commonly used to express hope or belief that someone will accept or agree after time
Reflect & Connect
•Have you ever seen someone "come around" to a new idea? What helped them change their mind?
•Why do you think people sometimes need time before they "come around" to an opinion or decision?
Fill in the blanks
1.At first, he refused to help, but he will come around once he ___ the full story.
2.She didn't like the plan, but after talking with the team, he will come around and ___ it.
3.Unlike sudden agreement, he will come around slowly, showing a ___ change in attitude.
4.When someone says "he will come around," it means he will change his mind ___ time.
5.If someone is angry now, they might calm down and he will come around ___ understanding.
6.The phrase "come around" is different from "agree" because it shows the change happens ___.
7.After hearing all the facts, he will come around and ___ the new idea.