Coming right up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkəmɪŋ/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈəp

KUH-ming RYTE UHP

UK

kˈʌmɪŋ/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /ˈʌp

kuhm-ING ryte UHP

Definition

This is a casual phrase used to let someone know that what they asked for will be ready or delivered very soon, often in restaurants or service situations.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal; commonly used by servers/waitstaff to signal prompt service, like bringing food or drinks. Can also be used more generally to mean something will happen soon. Not usually used in written English.

• Spanish: ¡Enseguida! - Ahora mismo
• Portuguese (BR): Já vai! - Saindo agora
• Portuguese (PT): Já vai! - A sair já
• Chinese (Simplified): 马上就来 - 立刻奉上
• Chinese (Traditional): 馬上就來 - 立刻奉上
• Hindi: अभी आया - अभी ला रहा हूँ
• Arabic: قادِم حالاً - سوف يأتي فوراً
• Bengali: আসছে - সাথে সাথে আসছে
• Russian: сейчас будет - уже несу
• Japanese: ただいまお持ちします - すぐにお持ちします
• Vietnamese: có ngay - tới liền
• Korean: 금방 가져다드릴게요 - 바로 나갑니다
• Turkish: hemen geliyor - hemen hazırlanıyor
• Urdu: بس ابھی آیا - فوراً آرہا ہے
• Indonesian: segera datang - sebentar lagi

Example Sentences

Your sandwich is coming right up.

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Water? Coming right up!

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Your order is coming right up.

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Fries? Coming right up — just a minute.

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Hang tight, your coffee is coming right up!

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Need some napkins? Coming right up.

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