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come to think of it

idiom
Meaning

By the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.


Examples
SIMPLE

Come to think of it, I forgot to lock the door.

CONTEXTUAL

I was looking for my keys everywhere, but come to think of it, I left them in the car.

COMPLEX

The evidence seemed clear at first, yet come to think of it, there was a strange inconsistency in his original statement.

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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