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.
In my last group assignment, I came up with a solution that helped us finish the work on time.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She came up a great idea.
Say: She came up with a great idea.
'Come up WITH' an idea — don't drop 'with'. ('Come up' alone means arise/approach.)
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'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 + idea
- a plan
- an idea
- a solution
- an excuse