when it comes to — used to introduce a specific topic or subject; as regards; concerning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: used to introduce a specific topic or subject; as regards; concerning
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɛn ɪt kʌmz tuː/
Example Sentences
- When it comes to pizza, I could eat it every single day without getting tired.
- When it comes to public speaking, even confident people can become nervous.
- When it comes to remembering names, I'm absolutely hopeless - I once forgot my own cousin's name.
when it comes to
NOUN[/wɛn ɪt kʌmz tuː/]
used to introduce a specific topic or subject; as regards; concerning
When it comes to baking bread, grandma is the unrivaled queen of the kitchen.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This idiomatic phrase combines Old English 'hwænne' (when) with 'come', derived from Latin 'venire' (to come). It developed from the literal sense of 'when [something] comes to [a topic]' to mean 'regarding' or 'concerning a particular subject'.
Breakdown
when (Old English hwænne, meaning at what time) + it (pronoun) + comes (from Latin venire, to come/arrive) + to (preposition indicating direction or concern).
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📝Examples
“When it comes to pizza, I could eat it every single day without getting tired.”
“When it comes to public speaking, even confident people can become nervous.”
“When it comes to remembering names, I'm absolutely hopeless - I once forgot my own cousin's name.”
“When it comes to environmental protection, every small action matters.”
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