Example: Come to think of it, I forgot my keys at home today.
Definition
"Come to think of it" is an expression used when someone suddenly realizes or remembers something important or relevant that they had not noticed before. It often introduces a new thought or insight that changes the speaker’s understanding of the situation.
The phrase "come to think of it" originates from the idea of a thought arriving or occurring to someone. It combines the verb 'come' with the phrase 'to think of it,' implying that a particular thought has just now appeared in the speaker’s mind. Its informal use dates back to the 19th century.
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"Come to think of it" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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