come on as (something)

come on as (something)

To be seen in a particular way by other people. Molly comes on as a very cheerful girl, and that's truly her personality—you'll find that out once you get to know her better.
See also: come, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

come on as something

to appear to be something; to project one's image as something. The senator comes on as a liberal, but we all know better. He comes on as a happy guy, but he is miserable.
See also: come, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • come on as
  • cheap and cheerful
  • filch
  • filch (something)
  • filch something
  • crush (up) against (someone or something)
  • crush against
  • crushed by
  • look (at something) through rose-coloured spectacles
  • spectacle