come across

come across somebody/something

Definition: to meet somebody or find something by chance

Examples: I came across one of my old friends this morning. ○ She came across a torn letter while sorting out the drawer.

come across

Definition: to be understood

Example: What the teacher said, I'm afraid, didn't come across.

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