Come on case has her vs Go on

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Come on case has her

InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)

Go on

Top 1,000 (very common)
Most formal: Go onMost common: Go on
 Come on case has herGo on
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //kʌm ɒn keɪs hæz hɜː//🇺🇸 //kʌm ɑn keɪs hæz hɜr//🇬🇧 //ɡəʊ ɒn//🇺🇸 //ɡoʊ ɑn//
MeaningAn encouraging phrase when urging someone to hurry or take action.to continue doing something
ExampleCome on, case has her waiting for us!Please go on with your story.
RegisterInformalNeutral
How commonBeyond 10,000 (less common)Top 1,000 (very common)
Collocationscome on time, come on strong, come on board, come on upgo on talking, go on with life, go on a trip, go on a mission, go on stage
Antonyms-stop, cease, halt
Common mistakes'Come on' confused with 'come on over' (meaning to move closer), 'Case' misunderstood as a legal term, not as a person’s situation, 'Her' misused for 'him' based on the context.Using 'go on' with a direct object incorrectly., Confusing with 'go on with' — which has a different meaning., Incorrect use of verb forms after 'go on.'
Usage notesUsed in casual conversations to motivate or rally someone, often when they seem hesitant or slow to act. It's less common in formal contexts.Used in both spoken and written English. Avoid in very formal contexts. Common in informal conversations.

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Frequently asked questions: Come on case has her vs Go on

What's the difference between Come on case has her and Go on?

Come on case has her: An encouraging phrase when urging someone to hurry or take action. Go on: to continue doing something

Which is more formal: Come on case has her and Go on?

Go on is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Come on case has her and Go on?

Go on is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Come on case has her: Come on, case has her waiting for us! Go on: Please go on with your story.

Can I use Come on case has her and Go on interchangeably?

Not always. Come on case has her and Go on are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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