come across

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come across (third-person singular simple present comes across, present participle coming across, simple past came across, past participle come across)

1. (idiomatic) To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.

   A business suit and briefcase help her to come across as the competent professional she is.

2. To find, usually by accident.

   In the meadow he will come across a rare flower.

3. To change sides (literally or figuratively); to ask someone to work for the opposition.

   You argued well in court but your firm doesn't pay its lawyers well, so why don't you come across to ours?