come on the scene


come on the scene

1. To reach a destination, usually as something is happening there. When did the police come on the scene? By the time I came on the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing.2. To become involved in a particular situation. Caitlin and I used to be best friends, until Liz came on the scene.See also: come, on, scene

come on the scene

 and arrive on the scene 1. Lit. to arrive at a place. When we came on the scene, the ambulances were already there. The police arrived on the scene and began directing traffic. 2. Fig. to become part of a situation. She thought she was in love with Harry until Bob came on the scene.See also: come, on, scene

arrive/come on the ˈscene

arrive in/at a place, probably to change the existing situation: John and I were really happy together until she came on the scene.By the time the police arrived on the scene, it was too late.See also: arrive, come, on, scene