See something coming

verb phrase

To expect or predict that a particular event or situation is going to happen.

I didn't see the breakup coming.
Visual representation of "see something coming" - To expect or predict that a particular event or situation is going to happen

Often appears as...

  • did not see that coming
  • see it coming
verb phrase

To be aware in advance of someone approaching or arriving.

I saw her coming from a mile away.
Visual representation of "see something coming" - To be aware in advance of someone approaching or arriving

Often appears as...

  • see someone coming
  • see them coming
verb phrase

To expect or predict that a particular event or situation is going to happen.

I didn't see the breakup coming.
Visual representation of "see something coming" - To expect or predict that a particular event or situation is going to happen

Often appears as...

  • did not see that coming
  • see it coming
verb phrase

To be aware in advance of someone approaching or arriving.

I saw her coming from a mile away.
Visual representation of "see something coming" - To be aware in advance of someone approaching or arriving

Often appears as...

  • see someone coming
  • see them coming
Definition 1 of 2
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Unexpected Events

Use when an event or outcome was not anticipated or seen as a possibility.

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He won the lottery? I did not see that coming!
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Irony and Surprise

Often used to express irony or surprise at a situation that was unlikely or not predicted.

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She ended up loving the movie, which I didn't see coming.
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Hindsight Insight

Can express regret when looking back at a situation that one feels should have been predictable.

Illustration for Hindsight Insight
In hindsight, I should have seen it coming.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unexpected Events

Use when an event or outcome was not anticipated or seen as a possibility.

Illustration for Unexpected Events
He won the lottery? I did not see that coming!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irony and Surprise

Often used to express irony or surprise at a situation that was unlikely or not predicted.

Illustration for Irony and Surprise
She ended up loving the movie, which I didn't see coming.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hindsight Insight

Can express regret when looking back at a situation that one feels should have been predictable.

Illustration for Hindsight Insight
In hindsight, I should have seen it coming.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unexpected Events

Use when an event or outcome was not anticipated or seen as a possibility.

Illustration for Unexpected Events
He won the lottery? I did not see that coming!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irony and Surprise

Often used to express irony or surprise at a situation that was unlikely or not predicted.

Illustration for Irony and Surprise
She ended up loving the movie, which I didn't see coming.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hindsight Insight

Can express regret when looking back at a situation that one feels should have been predictable.

Illustration for Hindsight Insight
In hindsight, I should have seen it coming.
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