Meaning
Used when something has just reminded you about a related point (similar to 'come to think of it').
Primary Function
Discourse – associative recollection.
Communicative Purpose
To introduce a spontaneous addition triggered by the conversation.
Pattern
Come to mention it
Core Structure
come to mention it
Função primária
Discourse – associative recollection.
Propósito comunicativo
To introduce a spontaneous addition triggered by the conversation.
Situações de gatilho
Everyday conversation, when a remark sparks a memory.
Contextos
Conversation.
Padrão
Come to mention it
Estrutura central
come to mention it
Slots de substituição
clause
Colocados típicos
- I did
- I haven’t
- now that you
Substituições comuns
- now that you mention it
- come to think of it
- incidentally
Erros comuns
Overlap with 'now that you mention it'; cannot say 'come to mention about it'.
Similar / contraste
now that you mention it, reminds me, talking of which
Interferências
'Mention' is used conversationally to connect ideas (e.g., in English speakers' L1 may lead to confusion with similar phrasing).
Família do chunk
- Associative markers
Nuance
Very natural in spoken English; signals a fluid conversational flow and shows engagement.
Efeito pragmático
Maintains conversational flow and indicates the speaker’s recall triggered by recent discussion.
Dica de memória
"Come to mention it," – that reminds me
Nota
This expression is used to introduce a spontaneous addition to the conversation, often triggered by a remark or memory. It is similar to 'come to think of it' and 'now that you mention it'.
Upgrade path
come to mention it → now that you bring it up → incidentally
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