comes, came, come, coming
to come along
phrasal verbC
To appear or become available
- 1A great opportunity to travel just came along.
- 2I hope another chance like this comes along soon.
When something shows up or is ready for you to use or see, it means it is now there. For example, if a new job is ready for you, or if a bus arrives, you can say it is now possible for you to take it.
People often use "come along" when talking about opportunities, like jobs or chances to travel, that appear unexpectedly, so listen for it in conversations about new possibilities.
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at the market
A Fresh Catch
Frank
I was hoping some fresh salmon would come along today.
Margaret
You're in luck! They just got a new shipment this morning.
Frank
Perfect timing! I'll take a couple of fillets.
Margaret
Great choice, they're really fresh.
during a break between classes
Unexpected Opportunities
Emily
I was worried about finding a summer internship.
Michael
Did something come along?
Emily
Yes, I just got an email about an opening at a great company!
Michael
That's fantastic! I'm sure you'll do great.
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Similar to "to come along":
- 1appear
- 2emerge
to come along meanings: