come through

Related to word: come

Phrasal Verb

Definition (emotion)

  1. If an emotion is apparent to others, it is said to come through.

    • Her anxiety came through in her voice.

    • His enthusiasm came through in every sentence.

    • Even in tough times, his determination came through.

Definition (information)

  1. C2

    When you receive a piece of information or a document.

    • We finally received the report; the information has come through.

    • He told me he is waiting for the documents to come through.

    • If you haven’t received the email, it means it hasn’t come through yet.