English Expression · Intermediate
come up
To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly
Pronunciation: say come up
Meaning
To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly.
Example
Unless anything comes up, I'll be there every day this week.
Unless anything comes up, I'll be there every day this week.
Practice tips
- Practice come up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.