Come on then! What does it mean?

**Jesus Jones** · 17-11-2013, 05:02 PM

This might seem a little trivial but but it is a serious question.

Here's the scenario:

You're the head of a department but you don't like the way a member of staff speaks to another member of staff. You put up with the nonsense for a few days until you decide enough is enough. You ask that staff member to stop speaking that way as you sound like a bully. That person doesn't like being told what to do. As the head you tell that person "you will not speak to me the same way as you do to him/her". That person then says "come on then!" where you both storm to a room. The head gives that person the opportunity to take his shot. He then walks out only to tell the head a few days later when things seem to have calmed down the he or she is unprofessional and aggressive!

What is your interpretation of "Come on then"? I know what it means in England.

**Yasojack** · 17-11-2013, 05:08 PM

come on then = let's sort it out.

**withnallstoke** · 17-11-2013, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

What is your interpretation of "Come on then"?

An offer to indulge in fisticuffs, unless his trousers were 'round his ankles, in which case it's an offer to indulge in a buggering.

**somtamslap** · 17-11-2013, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

What is your interpretation of "Come on then"?

An offer to discuss the nuances of South Paraguayan politics?

**Davis Knowlton** · 17-11-2013, 05:26 PM

It's simply his way of saying, "Please fire my ignorant ass."

**Troy** · 17-11-2013, 06:59 PM

It means you have a troubled employee and you need to find out why before you lose him.

**Bettyboo** · 17-11-2013, 07:03 PM

Come on then, let's 'av it you scum sucking mofo... It's quite aggressive imho. Or, it's pleading for sex...

**November Rain** · 17-11-2013, 11:39 PM

Depends how it's said. It does have an aggressive edge, though.

**daveboy** · 18-11-2013, 01:33 AM

Don't ever give anyone the opportunity to land one on you. I've seen many a big man make that mistake.

**dirk diggler** · 18-11-2013, 02:07 PM

IT means GAME ON

**nidhogg** · 18-11-2013, 02:10 PM

It tells me the Head is as unprofessional as the subordinate.

You BOTH storm to a room - really?

**withnallstoke** · 18-11-2013, 02:14 PM

We need an update on this thread.

Come on Mr. Jones - sore hands or sore arse?

**Lingyai** · 18-11-2013, 02:34 PM

In the context of the opening post...it means "Ding Ding" Round 1

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