come up with

Meaning

To think of an idea, a plan, or an answer.

Examples

1. She came up with a clever solution to the problem. US UK
2. Can anyone come up with a better name for the project? US UK
3. We need to come up with a plan before Friday. US UK

How to use it

Come up with cannot be separated. It is followed by an idea, plan, solution, name, or excuse: come up with an excuse. It is common in meetings and brainstorming.

Common mistake

Not: I came up an idea.
Say: I came up with an idea. (With is part of the phrasal verb.)