English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "can you come" Mean?
Learn what "can you come" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Can you come up with that sort of money?
It means the speaker is asking whether someone can produce or raise a large sum of money.
From Cleopatra, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks whether the other person can afford a large amount of money.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about payment, funding, or an expensive deal. It can sound challenging if said in a tense conversation.
Better ways to say it
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Can you come up with that sort of money?
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Can you raise that much money?
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Can you afford that?
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