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see coming

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsiː ˈkʌmɪŋ/

see coming means: To realize that something will happen before it actually happens, especially something bad.

verb

EXPECT BEFOREHANDB2

To realize that something will happen before it actually happens, especially something bad.

  • I never saw that coming.
  • She saw the problem coming and warned us.
  • Did anyone see this sudden change coming?

How to use it: see someone/something coming (We should have seen the trouble coming.)

Similar words: foresee, anticipate, predict

Common phrases: see something coming, see trouble coming, see it coming

NOTICE APPROACHA2

To notice someone or something moving towards you or another place.

  • I saw a bus coming.
  • She moved aside when she saw the cyclist coming.
  • He did not see the ball coming towards his head.

How to use it: see someone/something coming (I saw a car coming towards us.)

Similar words: see approaching

Common phrases: see someone coming, see something coming, see cars coming

SPOT EASY VICTIMC1

To realize that someone will be easy to trick or charge too much money.

  • That salesman saw you coming.
  • I paid far too much; they must have seen me coming.
  • The dealer saw her coming and sold her a worthless watch.

How to use it: see someone coming (The seller saw me coming and doubled the price.)

Similar words: spot an easy target

Common phrases: see someone coming, see you coming

Questions about see coming

What does see coming mean?

To realize that something will happen before it actually happens, especially something bad.

What is see coming in other languages?

Türkçe: öngörmek · Español: prever · Français: voir venir · Deutsch: kommen sehen · Italiano: vedere arrivare · 日本語: 予見する

How do you pronounce see coming?

It is pronounced /ˌsiː ˈkʌmɪŋ/.

How do you use see coming in a sentence?

I never saw that coming. She saw the problem coming and warned us.

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