be along

Idioms

Will come, will arrive, as in John said he'd be along in a few minutes, or The doctor's report will be along by the end of the week. This phrase always indicates a future event. [Colloquial; early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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It might be, along with other factors, including having played 33% more games than at this stage last season.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025

And so it really is cool to be able to kind of be along those guys now, and be able to have my own impact on the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

“It’s just increasingly becoming global, and I’m thrilled to be along for the ride.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

CBS must be, along with hoping the public is excited enough to defy declining viewership trends for this telecast and awards shows in general.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023

I was pretty certain they’d be along sooner or later, after they’d done—done whatever they were going to do with Father.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

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