come to mention it
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.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Come to mention it, I saw your brother yesterday.”
“I forgot to buy milk, but now that you come to mention it, I remember we have some in the fridge.”
“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.”
An ellipsis of the fuller phrase "now that you come to mention it."
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
Last updated August 10, 2026