| 释义 |
come by honestly come by (something) honestly1. To obtain something without deception or other nefarious behavior. Are you sure he came by that expensive handbag honestly?2. To inherit something, usually a trait from one's parent. She came by her compassion honestly, as her mother was the exact same way.See also: by, come, honestlycome by something honestly 1. Fig. to get something honestly. (See also something">come by something.) Don't worry. I came by this Swiss watch honestly. I have a feeling she didn't come by it honestly. 2. Fig. to inherit something—such as a character trait-from one's parents. I know I'm mean. I came by it honestly, though. She came by her kindness honestly.See also: by, come, honestly |