Example: When it comes to cooking, she is very skilled.
Definition
"When it comes to" is an expression used to introduce the subject or topic being discussed, often indicating a specific area or aspect someone is knowledgeable or concerned about. For example, "When it comes to cooking, she is very skilled" highlights cooking as the relevant topic.
Translations
cuando se trata de
als het gaat om
quan es tracta de
quand il s'agit de
wenn es um ... geht
Etymology
The phrase "when it comes to" originates from the literal idea of 'arrival' or 'approach' to a particular subject. It evolved in English as a figurative way to signal transitioning focus to a specific matter. Did you know it reflects how conversation 'arrives' at a point of discussion?
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"When it comes to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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