come by (something) honestly

Translations
получить (что-то) честно
He didn't cheat on the exam; he came by his grades honestly.
Он не списывал на экзамене; он получил свои оценки честно.
Definitions
To acquire or possess something through legitimate, fair, or natural means, often implying that it was obtained without deceit, cheating, or dishonesty. It can also mean to have a trait or characteristic naturally, often inherited from family.