come along
To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Wait for a better opportunity to come along.”
“She was ready to move, but she decided to wait for a better job offer to come along.”
“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.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
Last updated August 10, 2026