come running

The phrase "come running" is commonly used to describe someone moving quickly in response to a call, request, or urgent situation.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To move quickly towards someone or something in response to a call or request.

Example

  • When she called his name, he came running immediately.
  • The children came running when they heard the ice cream truck.

B2Emergency

(informal)To arrive hastily in response to an urgent situation.

Example

  • Hearing the alarm, the firefighters came running.
  • She came running when she saw the child fall.

C1Consequence

(idiomatic, warning)To seek help or support after facing negative consequences from ignoring advice.

Example

  • If you don't study for your exams, don't come running to me when you fail.
  • He warned her not to come running to him if things went wrong.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come running":

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