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1. Also,. As regards, when the situation entails. For example, When it comes to renting or buying, you'll spend about the same amount. It is also put as, as in If it comes right down to it, they said you could visit any time you're able to, or When it comes to that, we can lend you the fare. This idiom uses come to in the sense of “amount to” or “be equivalent to.” [Second half of 1700s]

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Magic is a five-letter word that does so much heavy lifting when it comes to describing the essence of what makes something special.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Oil gets the headlines when it comes to the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

“My brother’s my secret weapon when it comes to rock,” McCreary says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Many of my friends have been in your exact situation, wondering if brokers still hold some power when it comes to renting.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

So why is it different when it comes to me?

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee