come running

Hurry when called

To come running is to respond immediately and eagerly when summoned or needed.

The phrase suggests dropping everything to help or attend to someone: Whenever she calls, he comes running.

It often implies excessive willingness or availability: Don't expect me to come running every time you have a problem.

hasten

rush

Quick sudden movement

  • dashQuick burst or pinch
  • sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
  • hurryMove with urgency

race · bolt · speed · charge · fly · bound · leap · scurry · scamper · dart

respond

answer

Solution to query

  • heedGive careful attention
  • obeyFollow commands given
  • assistTo give support

aid · rally · support · help · attend · serve · comply · react · engage · mobilize

Opposites
responsiveness to a summons

come runningturn a deaf ear

Intentionally refuse to listen

disregard · ignore · drag one's feet · take one's time · stay put

physical movement/approach

come runningrun away

Depart hastily to escape

flee · bolt · take flight · run off · retreat

emotional availability

come runningturn one's back

Withdraw support deliberately

abandon · turn a deaf ear · ignore · stay away · keep one's distance

Family

come, running, comes, came, coming, comer, comers, upcoming, oncoming

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G