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 .

Example Sentences

When you are working and your experiences are mostly coming through scripted, mostly fictional stuff, after a while, there’s that possibility that you start to feel a little disconnected from actual life and the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Speed was the one, though, right up until Alan Smith came through - but then he ended up going to the wrong place as well!

From BBC

While we are filming another alert comes through of a ballistic missile launch and we are swiftly escorted to the exit.

From BBC

The results came through instantly, and Corinne was told Molly had a large mass on her brain.

From BBC

One thing that comes through in every episode of “Bob’s Burgers” is just how much the Belchers love each other.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consistent 
• dependable 
• reliable 
• trustworthy