Meaning of "'come over"

Foka · #1 (permalink) Sun Dec 10, 2006 17:27 pm *Meaning of "'come over"*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Common English Errors (3)", question 7

You should ......... after you've finished your lessons.

(a) come to my home
(b) come over
(c) come into my home
(d) get to my home

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Common English Errors (3)", answer 7

You should come over after you've finished your lessons.

Correct answer: (b) come over
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what is the meaning of ''come over"?

Foka

Conchita · #2 (permalink) Sun Dec 10, 2006 18:07 pm *Come over*

In this sentence, 'come over' has the sense of 'come round' or 'visit': why don't you come over for a cup of tea?

Seanmen · #3 (permalink) Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:13 am *Meaning of "'come over"*

Hi,

Why can't I use "come to my home"?

TheLearner · #4 (permalink) Sat Aug 18, 2007 18:02 pm *Come over where?*

Come over seems vague. Come over where?

Come to my home or house sounds complete, doesn't it?

please help. Thanks.

Lost_Soul · #5 (permalink) Sat Aug 18, 2007 21:10 pm *Come over where?*

TheLearner · #6 (permalink) Sun Aug 19, 2007 16:09 pm *Meaning of "'come over"*

So, it's idiomatic. Thanks, lost_soul.

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