v. phr., informal To inherit (a characteristic) from your parents. Joe comes by his hot temper honestly; his father is the same way.
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1.Fig. to get article honestly. (Learn added come by something.) Don't worry. I came by this Swiss watch honestly.I accept a activity she didn't appear by it honestly. 2.Fig. to accede something—such as a appearance trait-from one's parents. I apperceive I'm mean. I came by it honestly, though.She came by her affection honestly.Learn more: by, come, honestlyLearn more:
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