We came by train. It's more relaxing.
•Next time, we'll come by plane. It's faster.
2. Fig. to find or get something. •How did you come by that haircut?
•Where did you come by that new shirt?
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
come by something — come by (something) 1. to obtain money, wealth, or goods. Mitchell had acquired some wealth, although whether he came by it honestly or dishonestly is not clear. Usage notes: often used in the form hard to come by: Fresh meat and fish were hard… … New idioms dictionary
come of something — ˈcome of/from sth derived to be the result of sth • I made a few enquiries, but nothing came of it in the end. • come of something doing sth That comes of eating too much! Main entry: ↑come … Useful english dictionary
come into something — come into (something) to receive money or property from someone who has died. She came into a fortune when her father died … New idioms dictionary
come across something — come across (someone/something) to happen to find someone or something. I was looking through a magazine and came across an interesting article on American artists … New idioms dictionary
come upon something — come upon (someone/something) to find or meet someone or something, esp. unexpectedly. We came upon a farmer setting a fire to clear off dead grass from the pasture … New idioms dictionary
come at something — ˈcome at sth derived to think about a problem, question, etc. in a particular way Syn: ↑approach • We re getting nowhere let s come at it from another angle. Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
come through something — ˌcome ˈthrough (sth) derived to get better after a serious illness or to avoid serious injury Syn: ↑survive • With such a weak heart she was lucky to come through the operation. Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
come across something — ˈcome across sb/sth derived no passive to meet or find sb/sth by chance • I came across children sleeping under bridges. • She came across some old photographs in a drawer. Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
come before something — ˈcome before sb/sth derived no passive (formal) to be presented to sb/sth for discussion or a decision • The case comes before the court next week. Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
come on something — ˈcome on/upon sb/sth derived no passive (formal) to meet or find sb/sth by chance Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
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