Alternative forms

• now you mention it

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Phrase

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1. (idiomaticCategory:English idioms#COMETOMENTIONIT) 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.

   "What do you think of the banking reforms?" / "Come to mention it, I've got to get to the bank before it closes today.Category:English terms with usage examples#COMETOMENTIONIT

   "Did you see that hat he was wearing?" / "Come to mention it, he always wears funny clothes."Category:English terms with usage examples#COMETOMENTIONIT