Phrase guide

come to mention it

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

What 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • "What do you think of the banking reforms?" / "Come to mention it, I've got to get to the bank before it closes today.
  • "Did you see that hat he was wearing?" / "Come to mention it, he always wears funny clothes."

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

An ellipsis of "now that you come to mention it".