Where did the phrase "come in" come from?

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Where did the phrase "come in" come from?

2007-07-29 10:24:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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It originated in prehistoric times. Along about the time humankind set up permanent dwellings. One human was inside his dwelling and noticed another standing outside bidding his attention. The human inside said , "ungobuwa", which meant "come in"

2007-07-29 10:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by yancychipper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

From someone inviting someone else to "come in" to a room? Maybe? Possibly?

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2007-07-29 10:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋