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come to think of it

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come to think of it

I just remembered. Come to think of it, I know someone who can help. I have a screwdriver in the trunk of my car, come to think of it.

See also: come, of, think

come to think of it

Remember or consider on reflection. For example, Come to think of it, I've got to send in my order now, or I was going to lend him a saw, but come to think of it, he already has one. [First half of 1800s]

See also: come, of, think

come to think of it

Informal

When one considers the matter; on reflection: Come to think of it, that road back there was the one we were supposed to take.

See also: come, of, think