Phrasal verb
be along
Meanings
to arrive or come to a place (often soon)
to come by for a visit or to stop in
Definition
“Be along” means to arrive or come to a place, often soon.
“Be along” is used to say that someone will arrive or come to a place, usually in the near future. It is often used when someone is waiting and wants reassurance. It can also refer to coming by to visit or stop in.
Examples
- Don’t worry—he’ll be along in a few minutes.
- I’ll be along after I finish this email.
- She said she would be along later to help set up the chairs.
- They’ll be along soon, so let’s keep the coffee hot.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse “be along” with “go along” and use it for agreeing, but “be along” mainly means “arrive/come.”
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.