UNIT 7 (LANDMARK upper intermediate, workbook)
come across
to meet or find sb/sth by chance. Find accidentally
I came across children sleeping under bridges.
she came across some old photographs in a drawer.
come out
be revealed or made public. To become known
The full story came out at the trial.
It came out that he had been telling lies.
come round
to come to a place especially sb`s house, to visit for a short time
Do come round and see us some time.
regain consciousness
your mother hasn`t yet come round from the anaesthetic
come up
happen unexpectedly
I`m afraid something urgent has come up.
We will let you know if any vacancies come up.
come up against
be faced with a problem or difficulty
We expect to come up against a lot of opposition to the plan.
The first obstacle I came up against was making myself understood. No one spoke my language and I didn`t speak theirs.
come up with
think of a plan or solution
she came up with a new idea for increasing sales
How soon can you come up with the money.
