Definition
Used to precede another comment about something just mentioned.
Origins
Shortening of now that you mention it
In Context
- "'I—I—I have fought a little, but not in that climbing way or that running way.' / 'No. Now you mention it,' said Billy, 'you don't look as though you were made for climbing or running—much. Well, how was it, old Hay-bales?'"
- "― Everybody gets their own ration of luck, they say. Now you mention it his face was familiar to me. But, leaving that for the moment, how much did you part with, he queried, if I am not too inquisitive?"
Also Said As
- come to mention it
- now that you mention it
See Also
- speaking of which