as they come
In natural order
As plain or typical as possible within a category.
Someone who is as American as they come exemplifies American-ness.
A deal as straightforward as they come has no hidden complications.
The phrase emphasizes that something represents the most basic or quintessential version of its type: He's as honest as they come.
- becomeChange into another state
- as it happensIntroduces a timely fact
- as the wind blowsWithout fixed direction
- as it so happensIntroducing a relevant coincidence
- roll with the punchesCope with adversity flexibly
at any given moment · top-notch · honest-to-goodness · real deal · authentic · paragon · true to form · truly · ultimate · genuine · what you see is what you get · no frills · plain and simple · straightforward · forthright · unpretentious · down to earth · cream of the crop
as they comepicky
Excessively selective or particular
choosy · selective · discriminating · particular · fussy
as they comecustomized
Adapted to specific requirements
modified · tailored · made to order · bespoke · personalized
as they comedeliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
calculated · methodical · carefully considered · premeditated · strategic