Come to think of it, I forgot to lock the door.
come to think of it
idiomBy the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
I was looking for my keys everywhere, but come to think of it, I left them in the car.
The evidence seemed clear at first, yet come to think of it, there was a strange inconsistency in his original statement.
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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.