The phrase " come again" has sexual connotations. In as much as the word come has sexual connotations, only someone being intentionally perverted would think of sex when hearing the phrase "come again" or another phrase with come in it. In day to day situations, it is safe using "come again" when you want someone to repeat something. According to OED, come, as in "ejaculate" is also spelt "come". One finding claims that this phrase "come again" inherited a sexual connotation after it was used by Sebastian ( a character) in the movie "CRUEL INTENTIONS", otherwise it doesn't carry any questionable meaning. But one Mr Shiny debunked that claim and writes:
" I'm pretty sure that the sexual connotations of the phrase come again is OLDER then the movie. So, to avoid embarrassment in public places, simply say: can you please repeat what you have just said or can you please take it again."
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