If/when you think about it

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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.
Visual representation of "if/when you think about it" - Used to suggest that something is true or makes sense after careful consideration or deeper understanding.

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  • quite unique when you think about it
  • makes sense when you think about it

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Colloquial

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Deep Thinking

Reflect on a topic more deeply to realize its true nature or value.

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Electric cars are revolutionary, if you think about it.
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Casual Conversation

Use it in informal discussions to highlight a point worth pondering.

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When you think about it, our whole universe is pretty incredible.
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Implicit Contrast

Implies a contrast between the obvious and a more thoughtful conclusion.

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They seem different, but when you think about it, they're similar.
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