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as they come

idiom
Meaning

As it is possible to be.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is as honest as they come.

CONTEXTUAL

You can trust her with the money because she is as reliable as they come.

COMPLEX

Despite his immense wealth and fame, the actor remains as humble as they come, often taking the subway to work.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  2. 02

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  3. 03

    come a cropper

    To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

  4. 04

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  5. 05

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  6. 06

    come alive

    to become responsive and animated.

  7. 07

    come along

    To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.

  8. 08

    come and go

    To repeatedly appear and disappear; to be transient.

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