when it comes to something
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Meaning · English
Regarding or in relation to something
Literally: at the time of something
Register: neutral
Examples
I'm not sure when it comes to public speaking
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “when it comes to something” mean?
Regarding or in relation to something Literally: at the time of something
Is “when it comes to something” formal or informal?
when it comes to something is generally neutral.