Dig someone out of a hole, or do something that turns the tide and turns the situation into a success, particularly at the last minute and when unexpected, with all hope lost.
Same as come through for someone in the clutch, only an older phrase, and more precise, better conveying the sense of "in the nick of time", and "unexpected".
Look at it like this- played out action movie scenario: there are three guys fighting. 2 vs 1. One of them gets knocked out cold, and then the guy that knocked him out pulls out a gun and is about to finish off the other guy. Just when he is about to pull the trigger and send him to kingdom come, he gets hit in the head/ shot in the back etc by someone, and we see that someone is the guy who was out cold.
He came up trumps.
Same as come through for someone in the clutch, only an older phrase, and more precise, better conveying the sense of "in the nick of time", and "unexpected".
Look at it like this- played out action movie scenario: there are three guys fighting. 2 vs 1. One of them gets knocked out cold, and then the guy that knocked him out pulls out a gun and is about to finish off the other guy. Just when he is about to pull the trigger and send him to kingdom come, he gets hit in the head/ shot in the back etc by someone, and we see that someone is the guy who was out cold.
He came up trumps.
My old junker broke down and left me stranded in the middle of nowhere, but this guy came up trumps and gave me a ride.
#come up trumps
This bully started pushing me around, but Daniel came up trumps just when I was about to get my ass kicked big time, and took him down a few pegs.
#come up trumps
This bully started pushing me around, but Daniel came up trumps just when I was about to get my ass kicked big time, and took him down a few pegs.
by Barzagli September 22, 2017
Get the Come up trumpsmug. When your mate Will is drunk and screaming aloud, he shouts "COME ON ENGLAND CANT," it is a sign of patriotism
by Shrekson O’Connor November 23, 2018
Get the Come on England CANTmug. The "Second Coming" is the primary target of a gangstalking/social engineering effort. Typically an enemy target of a community, state or federal government sponsored gangstalking group or syndicate.
I am the Senior Chief, formally the "second coming" but now known as the "Chosen One". Kenny was the previous "Second Coming".
by Pierced69 August 4, 2022
Get the Second Comingmug. A way to say that the glory days have past. Sarcastically making a play on the optimistic phrase “the best is YET TO COME” as in: No it’s actually not it’s already come and gone.
SARCASTICALLY naysayer JON rebuked every attempt Sid made at being optimistic - shooting down every thing he said got tiring for them both - defeated Jon chimed out well “ the best is YETI TO COME” now you see Sid replied - it’s all ending soon but just not soon enough .
by Istayyeti November 29, 2022
Get the the best is yeti to comemug. I didn’t make the basketball team this year. I’m going to practice every day during off season. So that next year I make the team and be even better than I was before. So I’m coming for the throne
by Ava the goat October 27, 2020
Get the Coming for the thronemug. by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim April 21, 2025
Get the If A Surprise Reveal Does Not Come With A Relealization Then You Are considered A "'Genre'"mug. .
consider the emotions of your lover and ensure you meet the professional challenges today. Minor financial issues may come up but your health is good.
by AddictedToAnAuditoru March 5, 2025
Get the consider the emotions of your lover and ensure you meet the professional challenges today. Minor financial issues may come up but your health is good.mug.