The senator comes on as a liberal, but we all know better.
•He comes on as a happy guy, but he is miserable.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
come up with something — come up with (something) to think of, develop, or find something. They ve tried to come up with a solution. Over the summer they re hoping to come up with 100,000 volunteers. Related vocabulary: pony up something … New idioms dictionary
come around to something — come around (to (something)) to change your opinion of something. I want to go, and I think she ll come around and we ll actually take a vacation … New idioms dictionary
come down to something — come down to (something) to be recognized as the most important thing. It comes down to simply teaching the basics to these kids they don t know anything … New idioms dictionary
come down with something — come down with (something) to become ill with a disease. Twenty two pupils came down with flu … New idioms dictionary
come in for something — come in for (something) to receive criticism. The report came in for some sharp remarks from several experts … New idioms dictionary
come down on something — come down on (someone/something) 1. to criticize someone or something. It seems that if you give an opinion about something, people come down on you. 2. to have an opinion about someone or something. It was hard to know where he would come down… … New idioms dictionary
come up to something — ˌcome ˈup to sth derived no passive 1. to reach as far as a particular point • The water came up to my neck. 2. to reach an acceptable level or standard • His performance didn t really come up to his usual high standard. • … Useful english dictionary
come across with something — ˌcome aˈcross (with sth) derived no passive to provide or supply sth when you need it • I hoped she d come across with some more information. Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
come around to something — ˌcome aˈround/ˈround (to sth) derived to change your mood or your opinion • He ll never come round to our way of thinking. Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
come away (from something) — ˌcome aˈway (from sth) derived to become separated from sth • The plaster had started to come away from the wall. Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
come back to something — ˌcome ˈback to sth derived no passive to return to a subject, an idea, etc • Let s come back to the point at issue. • It all comes back to a question of money. Main entry: ↑comederived … Useful english dictionary
