come by . come by {v.} To get; obtain; acquire. A good job like that is hard to come by. Money easily come by is often easily spent. How did she come by that money? Categories: add yours money {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment