Collocation
Now that you mention it.
Used to acknowledge something a person has just said, often because it prompts a new thought, a sudden realization, or a forgotten detail.
Definition
'Now that you mention it.' is a common English collocation. Used to acknowledge something a person has just said, often because it prompts a new thought, a sudden realization, or a forgotten detail.
Now that you mention it.
“Oh, now that you mention it, I do need to call my sister today.”
Examples
- Oh, now that you mention it, I remember I need to pick up groceries.
- Now that you mention it, that project deadline is actually next week, isn't it?
- She smiled, 'Now that you mention it, I haven't seen him around lately.'
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- Now that you mention it, perhaps we should reschedule the meeting.
- My boss said, 'Now that you mention it, that's a really good point.'
- I hadn't thought about it, but now that you mention it, it makes perfect sense.
- He paused, 'Now that you mention it, wasn't there a party last night?'
- Now that you mention it, I have a feeling I left my keys at home.
- Honestly, I completely forgot, but now that you mention it, I do owe you a coffee.
- Now that you mention it, her explanation did sound a bit strange, didn't it?
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