come across
Dictionary
verb
- To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition.
"You argued well in court but your firm doesn't pay its lawyers well, so why don't you come across to ours?"
- To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
"A business suit and briefcase help her to come across as the competent professional she is."
- To find, usually by accident.
"In the meadow he came across a rare flower."
- To produce what was desired; come up with the goods.
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