come the (something)

come the (something)

To act in a particular way. Of course she came the fool—she wants you to think that she knows nothing about the crime.
See also: come
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

come the —

play the part of; behave like. informal
1992 Jeff Torrington Swing Hammer Swing! Don't come the innocent with me.
See also: come
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • appear to
  • a change of heart
  • a mystery to (one)
  • a turn of phrase
  • a shoulder to cry on
  • a piece of the action
  • a piece/slice of the action
  • a bit of the action