Hi everyone!
Is there any difference between "turn up" and "came along"
So, I just read the next two sentences in a book :
1. "And that was how things stood until our little movement came along"
2. I must go in, because by the time a moment like that comes along...

Could I use -turn up- instead of -come along-?

Question

Hi everyone!
Is there any difference between "turn up" and "came along"
So, I just read the next two sentences in a book : 
1. "And that was how things stood until our little movement came along"
2. I must go in, because by the time a moment like that comes along...

Could I use -turn up- instead of -come along-?

Answer

"turn up" means an abrupt ('all of a sudden') appearance. E.g.: He turned up at my house at 11pm. It was unexpected.

"came along" refers to a much more pleasant 'turn up' or if you're with walking/travelling with someone, they come along with you. E.g.: My prince charming came along.

Turn up is a bit informal so use comes along!

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