come to think of it

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

“Come to think of it, Rowdy,” I said, “I’m starving to death for a drink of water. Let’s go get a drink first and then we’ll really get after these monkeys.”

From Literature

And come to think of it, Jemma might have put pine needles in my hair, but that would hardly scare me.

From Literature

Come to think of it, that’s what the movie feels like: A fun, fizzy party — and we’re all on the guest list.

From Los Angeles Times

“Come to think of it, there has been no news of Admiral Faucet since I too jumped ship. I hope he is all right.”

From Literature

“Then again, A is a very common letter. With only twenty-six letters in the alphabet, they are all bound to turn up sooner or later. Although, come to think of it, one hardly ever sees a J. Why, Js are even rarer than Zs.”

From Literature