when it comes to
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Meaning · English
regarding or concerning something
Literally: at the time of arrival at
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
I'm not sure when it comes to public speaking
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
hoạn thư
(noun) a woman who is madly jealous when it comes to love, which can lead her to be dangerous and to do harm to others
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
cái răng cái tóc là góc con người
teeth and head hair are part and parcel of a person's appearance; teeth and head hair are the most important when it comes to appearance;
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
part and parcel
The attribute of being an integral or essential component of another object.
English · via cái răng cái tóc là góc con người
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Common questions
What does “when it comes to” mean?
regarding or concerning something Literally: at the time of arrival at
Is “when it comes to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“hoạn thư” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.