Come up
/kʌm ʌp/
Come up
/kʌm ʌp/
To 'come'. People also often use it when an issue or topic arises spontaneously during conversations, requiring attention or response. The spontaneous nature of 'coming up' means it usually requires a shift in focus, proving that it’s important to stay adaptable and responsive.
Something urgent has come up at work.
A sudden urgent issue has arisen at work.
Ideas tend to come up during brainstorming sessions.
Ideas often surface during brainstorming sessions.
While discussing the project, a few problems came up that we hadn't considered.
While discussing the project, a few issues arose that we hadn't thought about.