come on the scene
come on the scene
1. To reach a destination, usually as something is happening there. When did the police come on the scene? By the time I came on the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing.
2. To become involved in a particular situation. Caitlin and I used to be best friends, until Liz came on the scene.
See also: come, on, scene
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
come on the scene
and arrive on the scene1. Lit. to arrive at a place. When we came on the scene, the ambulances were already there. The police arrived on the scene and began directing traffic.
2. Fig. to become part of a situation. She thought she was in love with Harry until Bob came on the scene.
See also: come, on, scene
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
arrive/come on the ˈscene
arrive in/at a place, probably to change the existing situation: John and I were really happy together until she came on the scene. By the time the police arrived on the scene, it was too late.See also: arrive, come, on, scene
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- arrive/come on the scene
- on the scene
- arrive (up)on the scene
- arrive on the scene
- be on the scene
- on the scene, be
- arrive at the scene (of something)
- be plugged in
- plugged in
- plugged in, be