Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-down-the-pike
idiomatic expression
/kʌm daʊn ðə paɪk/
Definition
To arrive or become known.
Examples
- Several new ideas are set to come down the pike in the upcoming meeting.
- We didn’t expect such a big change to come down the pike so soon.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that something is anticipated to happen or come into view, often unexpectedly.
Synonyms
- arrive
- show up
- come along
- emerge
