If/when you think about it
phrase
Used to suggest that something is true or makes sense after careful consideration or deeper understanding.
It's quite a unique solution when you think about it.
Often appears as...
- quite unique when you think about it
- makes sense when you think about it
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to indicate that something may seem surprising or unusual at first, but appears normal or expected upon further thought.
If you think about it, she's been acting strange lately.
Often appears as...
- acting strange when you think about it
- makes sense if you think about it
phrase
Used to imply that something, when thought about closely or in detail, reveals something less obvious or hidden.
If you think about it, their arguments are not really valid.
Often appears as...
- not valid if you think about it
- loses merit when you think about it
phrase
Used to suggest that something is true or makes sense after careful consideration or deeper understanding.
It's quite a unique solution when you think about it.
Often appears as...
- quite unique when you think about it
- makes sense when you think about it
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to indicate that something may seem surprising or unusual at first, but appears normal or expected upon further thought.
If you think about it, she's been acting strange lately.
Often appears as...
- acting strange when you think about it
- makes sense if you think about it
phrase
Used to imply that something, when thought about closely or in detail, reveals something less obvious or hidden.
If you think about it, their arguments are not really valid.
Often appears as...
- not valid if you think about it
- loses merit when you think about it
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Deep Thinking
Reflect on a topic more deeply to realize its true nature or value.
Electric cars are revolutionary, if you think about it.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Conversation
Use it in informal discussions to highlight a point worth pondering.
When you think about it, our whole universe is pretty incredible.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Contrast
Implies a contrast between the obvious and a more thoughtful conclusion.
They seem different, but when you think about it, they're similar.
Pro Tip 1/3Deep Thinking
Reflect on a topic more deeply to realize its true nature or value.
Electric cars are revolutionary, if you think about it.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Conversation
Use it in informal discussions to highlight a point worth pondering.
When you think about it, our whole universe is pretty incredible.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Contrast
Implies a contrast between the obvious and a more thoughtful conclusion.
They seem different, but when you think about it, they're similar.
Pro Tip 1/3Deep Thinking
Reflect on a topic more deeply to realize its true nature or value.
Electric cars are revolutionary, if you think about it.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Conversation
Use it in informal discussions to highlight a point worth pondering.
When you think about it, our whole universe is pretty incredible.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Contrast
Implies a contrast between the obvious and a more thoughtful conclusion.
They seem different, but when you think about it, they're similar.
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