come up
يظهر
शाब्दिक अर्थ: To move from a lower position to a higher one
Use `come up` when life happens unexpectedly and you need to address a new situation immediately.
15 सेकंड में
- Used when a situation or problem happens unexpectedly.
- Perfect for canceling plans politely without giving too many details.
- Also describes future events that are approaching soon.
मतलब
Think of this phrase as something popping up unexpectedly. It describes a situation, a topic, or an opportunity that suddenly appears or happens without much warning.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Canceling a coffee date
I'm so sorry, but something urgent has come up at home.
I'm so sorry, but something urgent has appeared at home.
In a business meeting
The issue of budget cuts came up during the discussion.
The issue of budget cuts appeared during the discussion.
Texting a friend about a party
Is your graduation coming up next month?
Is your graduation happening soon next month?
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Western corporate culture, 'something came up' is the standard, socially acceptable way to cancel a meeting last minute without over-explaining. It respects the 'need to know' basis of professional boundaries. Historically, it relates to the sun rising or seeds sprouting from the earth.
The Vague Excuse
If you don't want to explain why you are busy, just say 'Something came up.' People usually won't ask for more details.
Don't confuse with 'Come Up With'
Adding 'with' changes the meaning to 'creating an idea'. 'I came up' means I appeared; 'I came up with' means I thought of something.
15 सेकंड में
- Used when a situation or problem happens unexpectedly.
- Perfect for canceling plans politely without giving too many details.
- Also describes future events that are approaching soon.
What It Means
Imagine a piece of toast jumping out of a toaster. That is the energy of come up. It is used when something happens unexpectedly. It could be a problem at work. It could be your name in a conversation. It usually means something has arrived on your 'radar'.
How To Use It
You use come up for events and topics. It is an intransitive phrasal verb here. That means you do not need an object after it. You can say, "Something came up." You do not need to say what it is immediately. It is perfect for being a little vague. Use it when you need to change plans quickly.
When To Use It
Use it in the office when a new task appears. Use it with friends if you are going to be late. It is great for talking about the weather or the sun. "The sun comes up at 6 AM." It also works for future events. "My birthday is coming up soon!"
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for physical objects you are looking for. If you find your keys, they did not come up. You found them. Also, do not use it for people entering a room. If a friend walks in, they showed up. Come up is for situations, not physical people walking through doors.
Cultural Background
English speakers love being polite but indirect. Come up is the ultimate polite excuse. If you want to cancel a date, saying "Something came up" is a classic move. It sounds less personal than "I found something better to do." It implies the universe forced you to stay home.
Common Variations
You might hear come up with. This is different! That means to invent an idea. Another one is coming up. This is used by TV presenters. "Coming up after the break!" It builds excitement for what is next. Stick to the basic come up for general events.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The phrase is highly versatile and works in almost any social setting. Just remember that 'something came up' is the most common way to excuse yourself from a commitment.
The Vague Excuse
If you don't want to explain why you are busy, just say 'Something came up.' People usually won't ask for more details.
Don't confuse with 'Come Up With'
Adding 'with' changes the meaning to 'creating an idea'. 'I came up' means I appeared; 'I came up with' means I thought of something.
The Gossip Signal
If someone tells you 'Your name came up in conversation,' it's a polite way to hint that people were talking about you behind your back!
उदाहरण
6I'm so sorry, but something urgent has come up at home.
I'm so sorry, but something urgent has appeared at home.
A polite way to cancel without being too specific.
The issue of budget cuts came up during the discussion.
The issue of budget cuts appeared during the discussion.
Used to mention a topic that was raised.
Is your graduation coming up next month?
Is your graduation happening soon next month?
Refers to a future event approaching.
I was going to exercise, but then a nap came up.
I was going to exercise, but then a nap happened.
Using the phrase for a funny, lazy excuse.
We stayed awake to watch the sun come up.
We stayed awake to watch the sun rise.
A literal use for the sun appearing.
A great position has come up in the marketing department.
A great position has become available in the marketing department.
Used for new opportunities appearing.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct form of the phrase for a future event.
Don't forget that our anniversary is ___ next week!
We use the continuous form 'coming up' for events that are approaching in the near future.
Use the phrase to explain a sudden change in plans.
I can't make it to the gym; something __ at work.
The past tense 'came up' is used because the unexpected event has already happened, causing the change.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality Spectrum of 'Come Up'
Texting friends about plans.
Something came up, can't go!
General conversation or news.
The sun comes up at 5am.
Professional emails or meetings.
Several questions came up during the audit.
When to use 'Come Up'
Unforeseen Problems
A bug came up in the code.
Conversation Topics
Your name came up yesterday.
Future Events
The holidays are coming up.
Opportunities
A new job just came up.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
11 सवालIt means to happen or appear unexpectedly. For example, if a problem happens at work, you say 'A problem came up.'
Yes, specifically for the sun and moon. You can say 'The sun comes up in the east.'
Absolutely. It is very common in business to say 'An urgent matter has come up' to explain a delay.
'Happen' is general, but come up implies the event was a surprise or a new development. It feels more sudden.
Only if you mean their name was mentioned. You can't say 'My friend came up to the party' (use showed up instead).
It means 'starting very soon.' You'll hear 'The news is coming up next' right before a commercial break.
Yes, it is an intransitive phrasal verb, meaning it doesn't need an object to make sense.
Yes, 'arise' is a more formal synonym. In daily life, people prefer come up because it sounds more natural.
Yes, literally moving from downstairs to upstairs. 'Can you come up to my office?'
Confusing it with come out. Come out is for movies being released; come up is for events happening.
You can say 'The subject of taxes came up.' This means someone started talking about taxes.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Turn up
To arrive or be found unexpectedly.
Pop up
To appear suddenly (often on a screen or in a conversation).
Crop up
To appear or happen unexpectedly (very similar to come up).
Arise
A formal way to say a situation has started to exist.
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