come through

verb

1. (adverb) to emerge successfully

2. (preposition) to survive (an illness, setback, etc)

Idioms and Phrases

Also, come through with . Do what is required or anticipated; succeed. For example, My parents really came through for me when I needed help , or He came through with flying colors . [Late 1800s]

Become manifested or be communicated, as in He tried to keep a straight face but his true feelings came through nevertheless . [Mid-1900s]

Be approved, as in If the second mortgage comes through, we can afford to redecorate .

Related Words

• consistent 
• dependable 
• reliable 
• trustworthy