when it comes to

Idioms and Phrases

Also, if or when it comes right down to . As regards, when the situation entails. For example, When it comes to renting or buying, you'll spend about the same amount . It is also put as when it comes down to it or that , as in If it comes right down to it, they said you could visit any time you're able to , or When it comes to that, we can lend you the fare . This idiom uses come to in the sense of “amount to” or “be equivalent to.” [Second half of 1700s]