come one’s way — to happen to someone, especially by chance or luck
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to happen to someone, especially by chance or luck
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌm wʌnz weɪ/
Example Sentences
- When the job offer came my way, I couldn't believe my luck!
- Free pizza rarely comes my way, so I'm definitely going to that meeting.
- She's ready to grab whatever opportunity comes her way.
come one’s way
NOUN[/kʌm wʌnz weɪ/]
to happen to someone, especially by chance or luck
💡 Concept
to happen to someone, especially by chance or luck
🎵 Rhyme
When opportunity comes your way, hard work will finally pay!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kʌm wʌnz weɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/kʌm wʌnz weɪ/
🌳Etymology
Rootcome
🎵Rhyme
waydaysaypay
way
day
say
pay
🔗Collocations
opportunity comes one's way
luck comes one's way
problems come one's way
chances come one's way
whatever comes your way
📝Examples
“When the job offer came my way, I couldn't believe my luck!”
😄 Fun example
“Free pizza rarely comes my way, so I'm definitely going to that meeting.”
“She's ready to grab whatever opportunity comes her way.”
“Problems always seem to come my way during exam week.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
happen tobefalloccur topresent itself
Antonyms
avoidmissbypass
Related
come acrossrun intoencounterstumble upon
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