come through

British  

verb

1. (adverb) to emerge successfully

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

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come through Idioms  

1. 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]

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

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

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Example Sentences

That connection made the shoot feel effortless, and I think that’s what ultimately comes through in the photograph.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a theme that comes through most organically in these films’ costume designs.

From Los Angeles Times

“For introverts, that might come through as really thoughtful questions and deeply considered ideas.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It is nearly six years since Tomori, who grew up supporting Arsenal, made the leap and left Chelsea, where he came through the ranks.

From BBC

But the realization that anyone who came through the back door would know how we’d scored in the previous academic quarter meant that no one could doubt what my parents expected of us.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• consistent
• dependable
• reliable
• trustworthy