come along

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to progress

   how's your French coming along?

2. 1. hurry up!

   2. make an effort!

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

Idioms and Phrases

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

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

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

Example Sentences

Hubbard said he was looking for a new horse when Maverick came along in September 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

“They are complaining constantly about recruitment and retention and looking every which way to maintain their workforce — and here comes along ICE — trying to pull those officers away.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Nobody usually comes along on a WhatsApp group with a balanced opinion."

From BBC

“The séance comes along, and not only is it a group activity, but it suggests that anyone can communicate with the spirits of the dead,” Morton says.

From Los Angeles Times

After being encouraged to come along to the first session by her daughter, her mum was completely transformed.

From BBC