on the come
English
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[edit]on the come (not comparable)
- (poker) Betting on cards that may come in the future.
- 2006, Lou Krieger, The Poker Player's Bible:
- Players often bet when their hand needs to improve to win, this semi-bluff is known as "on the come."
- (business) For compensation based on future success.
- He didn't mind not being on salary, with all of his compensation on the come.