come along

British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to progress

   how's your French coming along?

2. 1. hurry up!

   2. make an effort!

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noun

1. informal a hand tool consisting of a ratchet lever, cable, and pulleys, used for moving heavy loads by hand or for tightening wire

come along Idioms  

1. Accompany or go with someone. For example, Are you coming along with us today? [Late 1600]

2. Advance toward a goal, make progress, as in How are you coming along with your piano lessons?

3. Appear or materialize, as in I'm hoping another offer will come along soon .

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Example Sentences

Movies of that tone and character are rare these days, so it’s worth noting when a new one comes along.

From Los Angeles Times

Opportunities such as this come along rarely, and it behooves retirees and near-retirees to seriously consider it for a portion of their retirement assets.

From MarketWatch

“You put yourself into work, and that’s what makes it exciting. But then people come along and say, ‘If she just did this, if she just did that.’

From Los Angeles Times

As Alphabet Inc. closes in on a $4 trillion market capitalization, shares of its suppliers are coming along for the ride.

From MarketWatch

"People can just come along to our events and get whatever they want really," said Ms Penny.

From BBC