Come to think of it

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4 May 2026

We use this expression to introduce something we had not thought of before.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Have you seen Matt anywhere?

No. come to think of it, I haven't seen him all week. Is he ill?

I don't know.

Example 2

It's a strange town. I haven't seen any hotels here.