on the scene, be

Idioms and Phrases

Also, arrive or come on the scene . Be or arrive where an action or event occurs, as in They won't have a wild party because their parents will be on the scene , or Once Bob arrives on the scene, you can expect fireworks . Alluding to the theatrical scene, where a drama is being played, this phrase has been used more loosely since the early 1700s.

Example Sentences

"The smoke from the fire has reduced considerably, but we still expect to be on the scene most of today," the spokesperson added.

From BBC

There was “extensive damage and some parts of the structure have collapsed,” he said, adding that he expects his crews “to be on the scene for some time.”

From Seattle Times

In an earlier era, viewers generally saw the aftermath of a news event unless television cameras happened to be on the scene.

From Seattle Times

If you happen to be on the scene, officers will speak to you about what happened and what you want to do next.

From Encyclopedia.com

They expected to be on the scene for at least three to four days.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• attend
• mark
• note
• notice
• see
• watch