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. It's taking too long for paramedics to come on the scene—one of us should start chest compressions on her.
2. To become involved in a particular situation. Caitlin and I used to be best friends, until Liz came on the scene. Ugh, why did Rich have to come on the scene? You know he's just going to get in the way of our investigation. His batting average drastically improved once that new hitting coach came on the scene.
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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.
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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.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017