see coming verb2 •(informal) To notice in advance, especially to recognise as a threat or problem; to foresee.You're a perfect hitman; you look like a regular guy. Nobody sees you coming.My pension plan went broke. I didn't see that development coming. •(informal) To recognise (someone) as a potential victim to swindle or otherwise deceive.You were charged $1,000 for a car wash? They must have seen you coming! formssaw coming · seen coming · seeing coming · sees coming