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 Come That,Come to. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Come the Religious Dodge (To)
 
means to ask or seek some favour under pretence of a religious motive. Here “come” means to come and introduce. (See DODGE.)   1
 


 Come That,Come to. 

 
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