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come along

idiom
Meaning

To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.


Examples
SIMPLE

Wait for a better opportunity to come along.

CONTEXTUAL

She was ready to move, but she decided to wait for a better job offer to come along.

COMPLEX

He spent years refining his craft, patiently waiting for the right moment to come along so he could finally showcase his work to the world.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  3. 03

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  4. 04

    come a cropper

    To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

  5. 05

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  6. 06

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  7. 07

    come alive

    to become responsive and animated.

  8. 08

    come and go

    To repeatedly appear and disappear; to be transient.

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