when it comes to

Idioms  

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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when it comes to

"They are looking for 'early and substantial harvest' when it comes to the border issue," said Pradeep Taneja, a China-India expert at the University of Melbourne.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

But the magic remains, especially when it comes to Bullock, who has always been the heart of these films.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

He adds that Molly is the more organised of the two when it comes to planning and budgeting, but says he still wants to understand where their money is going.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

He said that security “could be a key hurdle for other agents to gain trust” from users when it comes to more ambitious tasks that include passwords and other sensitive personal information.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

"There's no time for breaks when it comes to understanding the world around you," he'd say.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds