Arrive (up)on the scene In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "arrive (up)on the scene", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-11-05 12:11

Meaning of Arrive (up)on the scene

Synonyms:

come into being , come into the picture

Arrive (up)on the scene verb phrase

To arrive at a location while something is happening there

There was a fight in the pub over there and the police arrived on the scene within minutes.

The reporter arrived on the scene right after the accident occurred.

To appear or be born

Stand-up comedy arrived on the scene in the 18th century.

My son arrived on the scene in a local hospital.

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Don't make plans that depend on something hoped before it has actually happened.
Don't make sure that the result will be good until it actually happens.

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This is the usual result of a certain situation. This happens a lot. It's a common scenario or situation. Used to tell somebody not to worry about something they have done
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Not at this moment; probably soon
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Used to demonstrate things which never or unlikely happen.

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To go somewhere in a group

Grammar and Usage of Arrive (up)on the scene

Verb Forms

  • arrive (up)on the scene
  • arrives (up)on the scene
  • arrived (up)on the scene
  • arriving (up)on the scene

The verb "arrive" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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