come across as (someone or something)

come across as (someone or something)

To be viewed by others in a particular way; to have one's personality, behavior, intentions, etc., interpreted in a particular way. Did I come across as confident when I made my speech? She comes across as cold and uptight, but she's actually a very kind lady.
See also: across, come
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • come across as (something) to (one)
  • come across like
  • come across like (someone or something)
  • make a day/night/weekend of it
  • always the bridesmaid
  • always the bridesmaid, never the bride
  • bride
  • bridesmaid
  • graduate with
  • graduate with (something)