COME UP
econo-OD 08 Apr 2009 07:28
Meaning: If something comes up, it means that something happens, occurs or appears. It is often something that has to be dealt with straight away.
Grammar: This phrasal verb does not usually have an object. You cannot separate the verb from its particle.
Some problems came up
Came some problems up
Example sentence: I was going to apply for the job in Paris, but a better opportunity came up in my own company.
Synonyms: arise, occur, happen, appear, take place, crop up, transpire (formal)