come to mind

Idioms and Phrases

Be recollected, occur to one, as in A new idea just came to mind . This phrase replaced the earlier come in mind , which dates from the late 1300s. Also see bring to mind ; call to mind ; enter one's mind .

Example Sentences

But the interview was quickly overshadowed by her response to a question on what she would have done differently from incumbent president, Joe Biden: "Not a thing comes to mind."

From BBC

Harris was directly asked by the hosts what she would do differently from Biden, and she said that "not a thing...comes to mind."

From Salon

The only word that comes to mind is sad.

From Salon

It’s the kind of farm that many think of when Sonoma County comes to mind, along with organic wine, freshly grown produce and artisanal cheese.

From Salon

In 2008 the New York Times described Sarah Palin’s rallies as “spectacles of anger and insult,” which came to mind as I reflected on that ugly evening at MSG.

From Salon

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