come up to . come up to {v. phr.} To equal. The meals cooked in most restaurants do not come up to those prepared at home. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} 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 Leave my opinion