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come across with

C1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words

To actually give someone something (especially money or information) that they were waiting for.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic informal

To provide or hand over something (typically money or information) that is owed, expected, or demanded.

"The sponsor eventually came across with the funding after weeks of delays."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic informal

To confess or reveal information that one was hiding.

"Under questioning, the witness finally came across with the truth about that night."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Mainly American English. Often implies that the person was slow or reluctant to provide what was needed. Used with 'the money', 'the information', 'the goods'. Informal and conversational in tone.

Commonly used with

money information cash details the goods a confession

Forms

Base
come across with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes across with
he/she/it
Past simple
came across with
yesterday
Past participle
come across with
have + pp
-ing form
coming across with
continuous

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