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come to mention it
An expression used when one remembers or realizes something because of what the other person has just said. An abbreviated form of the full phrase "now that you have come to mention it." A: "The weather's been a bit unpredictable lately, huh?" B: "Come to mention it, I hear there could be a blizzard next week." A: "I hate filling out these tax forms." B: "Come to mention it, I don't think I ever filed my taxes last year!"
now (that) you mention it
An expression used when one remembers or realizes something because of what the other person has just said. A: "The weather's been a bit unpredictable lately, huh?" B: "Now you mention it, I hear there could be a blizzard next week." A: "I hate filling out these tax forms." B: "Now that you mention it, I don't think I ever filed my taxes last year!"
honorable mention
A recognition or citation of merit given to a contestant, exhibition, entry, etc., in a competition despite that person or thing not being awarded a prize or top honor. Primarily heard in US. My short story did not win a top place in the writing competition, but being given an honorable mention still gives me great pride.
Don't mention it.
You are welcome and your thanks are not necessary. A: Thank you so much! B: Don't mention it.
(I) just want(ed) to say something.
and (I) just want(ed) to mention something.; (I) just want(ed) to tell you something.a sentence opener that eases into a statement or question. (Can be followed by words like say, ask, tell you, be, and come.) Rachel: I just wanted to say that we all loved your letter. Thank you so much. Andrew: Thanks. Glad you liked it. Rachel: I just wanted to tell you how sorry l am about your sister. Alice: Thanks. I appreciate it. Andrew: Just wanted to come by for a minute and say hello. Tom: Well, hello. Glad you dropped by.
make mention of someone or something
to mention someone or something. Did you have to make mention of Sally? I'm angry with her. I will have to make mention of your failure to secure additional business.
mention someone or something in passing
to mention someone or something casually; to mention someone or something while talking about someone or something else. He just happened to mention in passing that the mayor had resigned. John mentioned in passing that he was nearly eighty years old.
mention someone or something in something
1. to name someone or something in a particular context. We mentioned you in regard to nominations for the congress. Everyone mentioned your book in the discussions.
2. to name someone or something in a will, lecture, story, article, etc. They mentioned your name in the discussion. Uncle Herman mentioned you in his will.
mention something to someone
to refer to something while talking to someone. Please mention it to your father. You had better not mention that to anyone.
not worth mentioning
1. not important enough to require a comment. There are others, but they are not worth mentioning. A small number of books hint at the phenomenon, but they aren't worth mentioning.
2. [of an error or wrong] not worth apologizing for. This isn't a problem at all. It's not worth mentioning. No need to apologize to me. No harm done. It's not worth mentioning.
don't mention it
it was no trouble
a€?Thanks for lending me your bicycle.a€? a€?Don't mention it!a€? Usage notes: used as a polite answer after someone has thanked you for something
mention (somebody/something) in passing
to refer to someone or something briefly while talking about something else During the interview, she mentioned in passing that her father had also been involved in publishing.
not to mention somebody/something
and also someone or something else
Gaining weight didn't help her health, not to mention the high blood pressure that ran in her family. They don't have any of the players from that championship team anymore, not to mention manager Casey Stengel. Usage notes: used to add emphasis to what you are saying
you're welcome
I was happy to do it
no problem “Thanks for returning the video.” “You're welcome!” Usage notes: usually used as an answer to someone saying thank you
don't mention it
not to mention
Also, not to speak of; to say nothing of. In addition to, besides what's already been said. For example, I don't think the voters will want that big program, not to mention the cost, or Dave teaches trumpet and trombone, not to speak of other brass instruments, or Their house is worth at least a million, to say nothing of their other assets.
you're welcome
Also,
don't mention it. No thanks are needed, I was glad to do it. For example,
Thanks for picking me up.-You're welcome, or
I appreciate what you did for Mother.-Don't mention it. Both phrases are polite formulas for responding to thanks. The first dates from about 1900; the variant was first recorded in 1841. For synonyms, see
forget it;
no problem, def. 2. Also see
welcome to.
not to mention
In addition to; as well as.