comes, came, come, coming

to come into
phrasal verb

To become relevant or important in a situation
  • 1His experience really comes into play during negotiations.
  • 2The weather came into consideration when planning the event.
This means something starts to matter or is needed in a certain moment. For example, when you play a game, the rules start to matter when you begin playing. Before that, they are not important, but when you play, the rules become important.
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People often say "come into play" when talking about rules, laws, or ideas that suddenly become important, like when a new law starts affecting what people can do.
at a flower shop
Choosing the Right Bouquet
Mary
I think the color scheme will really come into play for the wedding arrangements.
Thomas
Absolutely, the right colors can make all the difference.
Mary
And the season will affect which flowers are available.
Thomas
Exactly, availability is key when planning the perfect bouquet.
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Similar to "to come into":
  • 1become relevant
  • 2matter