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Definition: happen unexpectedly; appear out of nowhere

Explanation: Used when speaking about something that catches you totally by surprise.

Examples: At the last moment, some new reports cropped up that I had to do and I couldn't come to the party. - It seems like something always crops up at the worst possible moment.

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