# when it comes to sth

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/when-it-comes-to-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to introduce a specific topic or to focus on one part of a situation.

## Examples

- I am not very good when it comes to cooking.
- When it comes to choosing a new car, fuel efficiency is my main priority.
- When it comes to matters of public policy, the committee remains divided on how to allocate the remaining budget effectively.

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