When it comes to something/to doing something
phrase
Regarding, in the matter of, or in relation to.
She always excels when it comes to her studies.
Often appears as...
- when it comes to money
- when it comes to love
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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When speaking about or considering.
He's much older when it comes to his emotional age.
Often appears as...
- when it comes to maturity
- when it comes to wisdom
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Idiomatic
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In the situation or event of.
When it comes to emergencies, he always stays calm.
Often appears as...
- when it comes to danger
- when it comes to risk
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Regarding, in the matter of, or in relation to.
She always excels when it comes to her studies.
Often appears as...
- when it comes to money
- when it comes to love
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
When speaking about or considering.
He's much older when it comes to his emotional age.
Often appears as...
- when it comes to maturity
- when it comes to wisdom
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
In the situation or event of.
When it comes to emergencies, he always stays calm.
Often appears as...
- when it comes to danger
- when it comes to risk
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Detail Focus
Use it to introduce a specific aspect within a broader category you are discussing.
I'm not very domestic, but when it comes to baking, I'm a pro.
Pro Tip 2/2Contrast Highlight
It can emphasize a distinctive point compared to the general context.
They argue frequently, but when it comes to their children, they are united.
Pro Tip 1/2Detail Focus
Use it to introduce a specific aspect within a broader category you are discussing.
I'm not very domestic, but when it comes to baking, I'm a pro.
Pro Tip 2/2Contrast Highlight
It can emphasize a distinctive point compared to the general context.
They argue frequently, but when it comes to their children, they are united.
Pro Tip 1/2Detail Focus
Use it to introduce a specific aspect within a broader category you are discussing.
I'm not very domestic, but when it comes to baking, I'm a pro.
Pro Tip 2/2Contrast Highlight
It can emphasize a distinctive point compared to the general context.
They argue frequently, but when it comes to their children, they are united.
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