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I thought so; just as I thought; now you're talking; that's the spirit
Colloquial phrase expressing that something is happening as expected or that someone is finally showing the right attitude. Often used when a person's actions or words match what the speaker anticipated, or to encourage someone who is finally getting into the right mood.
彼が遅刻した。そうこなくっちゃ、いつものことだ。
He was late. Just as I thought—it's the usual.
やっとやる気になったか。そうこなくっちゃ！
So you're finally motivated. Now you're talking!