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

But, occasionally, players come along and appear instantly suited to Test cricket.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Dramatic innovation in tunnel boring equipment, significantly increasing the rate at which tunnels can be carved out, does not come along very often.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

She is also an especially convincing action hero; you’re happy when the fight scenes come along.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

He thinks his buyers would come along for the ride if Ford considered making a slimmed-down pickup again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

“Splendid. Very well, then, I’ll come along for you about half-past three. Giles saw Maxim at the dinner. Poor food, he said, but excellent wine. All right, my dear, see you later.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier