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something came up vs something suddenly came up

These are both correct, commonplace English phrases. 'Something came up' is a more concise way to express that an unexpected event or situation has arisen, while 'something suddenly came up' adds emphasis on the suddenness of the occurrence.
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something came up

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that an unexpected event or situation has arisen.

This phrase is used to inform someone that an unforeseen circumstance has occurred, causing a change in plans or requiring attention.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry, something came up and I won't be able to make it to the meeting.
  • Can we reschedule? Something came up at work.
  • I can't go out tonight, something came up with my family.
  • Jun 8, 2020 ... Something came up. The application has cancelled the request to choose a device. So for the Youtube/Google Music promo I just received a new ...
  • Nov 19, 2023 ... When someone says "something came up", is it rude to ask what? Should you just assume people would tell you what it was if they wanted to?
  • Dec 25, 2022 ... Endless "Sorry, something came up" :( Question/Help. im currently playing my first legacy challenge and I'm currently on the 3rd generation ...
  • Oct 7, 2020 ... Is anyone else getting the error message when trying to set up their Sonos One?“Something came up. The application has cancelled the request ...
  • May 10, 2023 ... I'm very sorry that its in the last minute but something came up and I wont be able to make it. Me: No problem. Hit me up when ur free. She ...
  • Feb 23, 2021 ... adeptmesa35788 asked a question. December 31, 2020 at 11:36 PM. Something came up. The application has cancelled the request to choose a ...
  • Apr 22, 2015 ... "Something came up" in Japanese ... I always use this in English to excuse myself from a planned meeting/meet up (professional or personal).
  • Dec 10, 2021 ... I click "connect" and immediately after, another popup appears saying "Something came up. The application has cancelled the request to choose a ...
  • Mar 25, 2021 ... Something came up and could only give 4 days notice of missing work. This may have made it seem not urgent · Ask Question. Asked 3 years, 6 ...
  • Oct 6, 2011 ... Something came up = an urgent matter arose with my family' = in my family. (family in the wider sense of grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, ...

Alternatives:

  • an unexpected situation arose
  • an unforeseen event occurred
  • something has cropped up
  • an issue has emerged
  • a complication has arisen

something suddenly came up

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the suddenness of an unexpected event or situation.

This phrase is used when you want to highlight the abrupt nature of the occurrence, adding a sense of urgency or surprise.

Examples:

  • I was planning to leave early, but something suddenly came up at the last minute.
  • Sorry for the delay, something suddenly came up that needed my immediate attention.
  • We were all set to go, and then something suddenly came up and changed our plans.
  • Jul 24, 2013 ... Something Suddenly Came Up. 73K views · 11 years ago ...more. gluecement. 14.6K. Subscribe. 226. Share. Save.
  • Sep 24, 2018 ... “Something suddenly came up.” These were the words Marcia Brady delivered to Charley in the 1973 “The Subject Was Noses” episode of “The Brady Bunch.”
  • ... something suddenly came up," which is what she tells a dejected but understanding Charley. She's happy that she managed not to hurt Charley and keep her ...
  • Aug 31, 2009 ... For The Sims 3 on the PC, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Something Suddenly Came up!".
  • Apr 6, 2013 ... ... something suddenly came up and I can make it! Sorry!". it's been going on for so long and i'm think i won't be able to complete. Please give ...
  • ... Something suddenly came up." Rude and somewhat dishonest (surprising for him) as it is, Greg has apparently used it with success, and Marcia decides that ...
  • Dec 6, 2022 ... Marsha Marshabrady GIF. a woman says something suddenly came up in a pixelated image. ○ SD GIF ○ HD GIF ○ MP4.
  • Oct 13, 2009 ... When I invite her over, she initially says, "Sure I'll be right over." After I accept that, it says "something suddenly came up..I can't make it."
  • Feb 2, 2020 ... •. Follow. 5 likes · daddyfiles. Something suddenly came up. ✌ . more. 3 days ago. Accounts you might like. See all · npr's profile picture.

Alternatives:

  • something unexpectedly arose
  • something abruptly occurred
  • something unforeseen happened
  • something out of the blue came up
  • something unanticipated popped up

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