As they come Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈðeɪ/ /ˈkəm

AZ thay KUHM

UK

ˈæs/ /ðˈeɪ/ /kˈʌm

AZ thay KUHM

Definition

Used to describe someone or something as being very genuine, authentic, or typical—without any pretense or exaggeration.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used after words like 'honest', 'genuine', 'friendly', e.g., 'He's as honest as they come'. Highlights an extreme or the highest degree of a positive quality. Not used for negative qualities.

• Spanish: muy - tan natural - auténtico
• Portuguese (BR): super autêntico - muito genuíno - tão natural
• Portuguese (PT): super autêntico - muito genuíno - tão natural
• Chinese (Simplified): 非常真实 - 非常本色 - 相当自然
• Chinese (Traditional): 非常真實 - 非常本色 - 相當自然
• Hindi: बहुत असली - बेहद स्वाभाविक - बिल्कुल ईमानदार
• Arabic: حقيقي للغاية - أصيل جداً - طبيعي للغاية
• Bengali: সবচেয়ে (বিশ্বাসযোগ্য/সৎ/ভাল) - একেবারে খাঁটি (মানুষ বা জিনিসের জন্য)
• Russian: что ни на есть - самый (где ни встретишь)
• Japanese: これ以上ないほど（正直な/優しい/など）
• Vietnamese: hết mức - nhất có thể (chân thành/vui vẻ/đáng tin)
• Korean: 더할 나위 없이 - 아주 (정직한/진실한 등)
• Turkish: olduğu kadar (dürüst/nezaketli gibi) - en saf (fiil yapısında kullanılır)
• Urdu: جتنا ہو سکتا ہے (اچھا/ایماندار/دوستانہ وغیرہ)
• Indonesian: sebaik mungkin - paling (jujur/baik/rendah hati)

Example Sentences

She is as kind as they come.

basic

My grandfather was as honest as they come.

basic

That dog is as loyal as they come.

basic

Don't worry, he's as trustworthy as they come—you can count on him.

natural

Wow, your grandma's cookies are as good as they come!

natural

For real, she's as down-to-earth as they come—no drama at all.

natural