Come to mention it, I saw your brother yesterday.
come to mention it
idiomWhat 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 originAn ellipsis of "now that you come to mention it".
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.
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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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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.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.
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come along
To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.