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

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come along

Executives say loyal customers—the firm derives about 55% of monthly revenue from repeat buyers—have come along for the ride.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Rudderless ship just waiting for the right pirates to come along.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

But in recent years, public pressure has compelled city leaders to think more critically about whether enforcement can continue without the historical harms that has come along with it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

This means someone could go through much of life with flexible joints, but an "external environmental stressor" could come along, worsening everything.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

My best friend Jeb and I used to sit at that crossroads when we were younger, waiting for something interesting to come along, like an automobile or a circus wagon.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney