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UK//ðɪs ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən keɪm ʌp//US//ðɪs ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən keɪm ʌp//

Meaning of This situation came up

This situation happened unexpectedly.

In simple words: This situation happened or appeared.

This situation came up in a sentence

  • I wasn't prepared for the meeting because this situation came up last minute.
  • While we were discussing our project, this situation came up that needed immediate attention.
  • She explained how this situation came up during the conference call.
  • This situation came up before, and we managed to handle it well.
  • It’s strange how often this situation came up in our discussions lately.

How to use This situation came up

Use when referring to an unexpected event; it's appropriate in both informal and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a surprise situation literally popping up like a jack-in-the-box.

Related words

Collocations with This situation came up

  • this situation arose
  • this situation occurred
  • this situation emerged
  • this situation presented itself

Synonyms for This situation came up

  • arose
  • occurred
  • surfaced
  • came to light
  • emerged

Common mistakes with This situation came up

  • Incorrectly using 'came' instead of 'comes' for present situations.
  • Omitting 'this' when referring to specific situations.

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Frequently asked questions about This situation came up

What does This situation came up mean?

This situation happened or appeared.

What is the definition of This situation came up?

This situation happened unexpectedly.

How do you use This situation came up in a sentence?

I wasn't prepared for the meeting because this situation came up last minute.

Can you give another example of This situation came up?

While we were discussing our project, this situation came up that needed immediate attention.

What are synonyms for This situation came up?

Common alternatives include arose, occurred, surfaced, came to light, emerged.

What words go with This situation came up?

It commonly pairs with this situation arose, this situation occurred, this situation emerged, this situation presented itself.

What are common mistakes when using This situation came up?

Incorrectly using 'came' instead of 'comes' for present situations. Omitting 'this' when referring to specific situations.

How do you pronounce This situation came up?

US: //ðɪs ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən keɪm ʌp//, UK: //ðɪs ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən keɪm ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use This situation came up?

Use when referring to an unexpected event; it's appropriate in both informal and formal contexts.