when it comes to

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, if or when it comes right down to . 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 when it comes down to it or that , 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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But when it comes to public health, he said, “what we’ve learned over the past few months is that our imagination needs to be larger for what is possible.”

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Many Southern California high school football programs have distinguished roll calls when it comes to alumni who have made it to the NFL, but one of those schools achieved something remarkable Thursday night.

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When it comes to this show, I’m really glad we’re ending and not starting now.

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At least when it comes to gender inequality, in particular, women’s rights.

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While Bondi and Long would be far from forming a majority on the bar’s board, those allied to Trump have shown that when it comes to reshaping institutions, they are willing to play a long game.

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