Grammar fix
come up with
think of an idea
to think of or create a new idea, plan, or solution, often when it is needed.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- She came up with a great idea for the school project.daily life
- In my last group assignment, I came up with a solution that helped us finish the work on time.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: come up with + noun (idea/plan/solution/answer)
WrongShe came up a great idea.
RightShe came up with a great idea.
'Come up WITH' an idea — don't drop 'with'. ('Come up' alone means arise/approach.)
Patterncome up with + noun (idea/plan/solution/answer)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Come up with' is the everyday verb for thinking of something; 'formulated an innovative solution' is corporate.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
come up with + ideaa planan ideaa solutionan excuse
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'come out with,' which means to say something suddenly.