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when it comes to doing sth

fixed phr..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

fixed phr.. you use this to introduce a specific topic or activity you are about to talk about.

fixed phr.. a complex prepositional or conjunctive phrase used to narrow the focus of a discussion to a specific subject or domain.


SIMPLE

When it comes to cooking, he is a total expert.

CONTEXTUAL

When it comes to choosing a new car, safety is always my top priority.

COMPLEX

The company is generally quite conservative, but when it comes to investing in renewable energy, they are surprisingly bold and forward-thinking.

Usage

the word 'to' is a preposition here, so it must be followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form).

Teaching tip

students often follow 'to' with an infinitive; emphasize that this 'to' is a preposition by practicing it with nouns first before moving to gerunds.

Pitfall

When it comes to buy a house, location matters.When it comes to buying a house, location matters.the 'to' in this phrase is a preposition, which requires the -ing form of the verb.

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