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come up with this vs come up with it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Come up with this' is used when referring to a specific idea, plan, or solution, while 'come up with it' is used when the idea, plan, or solution has already been mentioned or is clear from the context.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

come up with this

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific idea, plan, or solution.

This phrase is used when introducing or discussing a particular idea, plan, or solution.

Examples:

  • I need to come up with this new marketing strategy by the end of the week.
  • Can you come up with this solution for our technical problem?
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  • Dec 23, 2015 ... Only Children Could Have Come Up With This Shark's Name. The "ninja lanternshark" emits light to become virtually invisible to predators.

Alternatives:

  • come up with an idea
  • come up with a plan
  • come up with a solution

come up with it

This phrase is correct when the idea, plan, or solution has already been mentioned or is clear from the context.

This phrase is used to refer back to a previously mentioned or understood idea, plan, or solution.

Examples:

  • She came up with a brilliant idea, and now we need to implement it.
  • The team discussed the problem and finally came up with a solution.
  • Even though this idea isn't destined for a Hollywood movie or a set of book deals, I did just come up with it on the fly. And it was all based on me thinking of what ...
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Alternatives:

  • come up with that
  • come up with the idea
  • come up with the plan

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