come along

British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to progress

   how's your French coming along?

2. 1. hurry up!

   2. make an effort!

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noun

1. informal a hand tool consisting of a ratchet lever, cable, and pulleys, used for moving heavy loads by hand or for tightening wire

come along Idioms  

1. Accompany or go with someone. For example, Are you coming along with us today? [Late 1600]

2. Advance toward a goal, make progress, as in How are you coming along with your piano lessons?

3. Appear or materialize, as in I'm hoping another offer will come along soon .

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Example Sentences

“They only come along once in a lifetime.”

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

There’s an old London saying about hope and luck, built around the idea of waiting forever for a bus only to have two come along at the same time.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Were there any lessons that you took away from that in terms of future projects that might come along?

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But she hasn't visited the store herself since she was a teen, and is not surprised the chain has closed as there are "so many exciting brands that have come along".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“We are floating beautifully. And sooner or later a ship is bound to come along and pick us up.”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl