Come across like Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /əˈkɹɔs/ /ˈɫaɪk
KUHM uh-KRAWSS LIKE
kˈʌm/ /əkɹˈɒs/ /lˈaɪk
kuhm uh-KROSS LIKE
Definition
To give people a certain impression or to seem like a certain type of person, especially based on how you express or present yourself.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by an adjective or noun (e.g., 'come across like a leader'). Often informal and about first impressions or personality. Be careful not to confuse with 'come across' meaning 'to find by chance'.
Spanish: dar la impresión de ser - parecerPortuguese (BR): parecer - dar a impressão de serPortuguese (PT): parecer - dar a impressão de serChinese (Simplified): 给人...的感觉 - 显得Chinese (Traditional): 給人...的感覺 - 顯得Hindi: जैसा दिखना - जैसा लगनाArabic: يبدو كـ - يظهر بمظهرBengali: মনে হওয়া - দেখাতে লাগাRussian: производить впечатление - казатьсяJapanese: ～のように見える - ～という印象を与えるVietnamese: tỏ ra - có vẻ nhưKorean: 처럼 보이다 - 인상을 주다Turkish: gibi görünmek - izlenimi vermekUrdu: لگنا - تاثر دیناIndonesian: terlihat seperti - terkesan seperti
Example Sentences
He comes across like a very serious person.
basic
Sometimes you come across like you don't care.
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She came across like a real expert in the meeting.
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He tries to be friendly but sometimes comes across like he's annoyed.
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Don't worry if you come across like you're nervous—everyone is sometimes!
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She came across like she was joking, but she was serious.
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