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Come to Think of It
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Come to Think of It
Is used when a new thought or realization suddenly comes to mind.
Examples:
1- Come to think of it, I haven’t been to the cinema in ages.
Have you ever been talking and suddenly remembered something?
You pause and say:
“Come to think of it…”
Maybe you suddenly realize:
“I haven’t seen him in weeks.”
Or:
“I never replied to that email.”
Or:
“I haven’t taken a proper vacation in years.”
That’s today’s expression:
Come to think of it. It means: Now that I think about it…
It’s used when a new thought or realization suddenly comes to mind.
Imagine you’re talking to a friend about weekend activities. They mention going to see a movie, and suddenly you realize something.
“Come to think of it, I haven’t been to the cinema in ages.”
Meaning: Now that I think about it, it’s been a very long time since I last went to the cinema.
Or imagine you’re chatting with a colleague about someone you’ve worked with for years. You’ve exchanged hundreds of emails and seen her almost every day. Then a surprising thought crosses your mind.
“Come to think of it, I don’t know her last name.” Meaning: I never realized this before, but I actually don’t know her surname.
It’s like saying:
“Now that I think about it…” “Actually…” “You know what? I just realized something.
This expression is beautiful because our minds often make connections unexpectedly.
Sometimes understanding arrives a few seconds late. And sometimes one small thought can lead us to notice something we’ve been overlooking for a long time.
Come to think of it… what’s something you’ve suddenly realized recently?
Thanks for spending a few minutes with me today. Take care and see you tomorrow.