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come to mention it

idiom
Meaning

What you just said reminds me of something; Used to justify a change of subject or a kind of statement that needs some kind of license.


Origin

disputed origin

An ellipsis of "now that you come to mention it".

Examples
SIMPLE

Come to mention it, I saw your brother yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

I forgot to buy milk, but now that you come to mention it, I remember we have some in the fridge.

COMPLEX

The witness seemed uncertain at first, but when the lawyer asked about the time, he replied that, come to mention it, he had seen a car parked nearby.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  3. 03

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  4. 04

    come a cropper

    To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

  5. 05

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  6. 06

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  7. 07

    come alive

    to become responsive and animated.

  8. 08

    come along

    To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.

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