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be along

Idioms

Will come, will arrive, as in John said he'd be along in a few minutes, or The doctor's report will be along by the end of the week. This phrase always indicates a future event. [Colloquial; early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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"They would not be along the front lines. They would not be part of any conflict. They would be there to ensure that the peace is respected," Macron said in the Oval Office.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

A new “Bridget Jones’s Diary” movie is officially a go, and original stars Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant will be along for the ride.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

CBS must be, along with hoping the public is excited enough to defy declining viewership trends for this telecast and awards shows in general.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023

The strongest winds — likely around 45 mph — will be along the coast and areas from Port Townsend northward.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

“You can tell General Pickett I’ll be along directly.”

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023