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Phrasal verb #003. 'Come Across'

Posted by: Total English | 01.07.2011.

Come across: to find something by chance, when not expecting it: e.g. (1) Frank came across an old photo of his grandmother. (2) I came across the Total English website when i was searching for services in Florianopolis. OR, to express clearly and be understood: e.g. (1) The themes in the book come across strongly. (2) He has years of experience in public speaking so he comes across well.

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