Now you mention it Meaning in English

expression

US

NOW yoo MEN-shun it

UK

now YOO MEN-shun it

Definition

You say this when someone reminds you of something you had forgotten or hadn't considered until they brought it up.

Usage & Nuances

Common in spoken, informal English to show realization. Used at the start of a sentence when responding to what someone just said. Similar: 'come to think of it.' Not used formally or in writing.

• Spanish: ahora que lo mencionas
• Portuguese (BR): agora que você falou nisso - agora que você mencionou
• Portuguese (PT): agora que mencionas isso - agora que disseste isso
• Chinese (Simplified): 现在你这么一说
• Chinese (Traditional): 現在你這麼一說
• Hindi: अब जब तुमने कहा
• Arabic: الآن بعد أن ذكرت ذلك
• Bengali: আপনি বলার পর মনে পড়ল - আপনি যখন বললেন তখন মনে পড়ল
• Russian: теперь, когда вы сказали - кстати
• Japanese: 言われてみれば - そう言われてみれば
• Vietnamese: nghĩ lại thì - giờ bạn nhắc mới nhớ
• Korean: 그러고 보니 - 네가 말하니까 생각나네
• Turkish: şimdi sen söyleyince - sen deyince
• Urdu: اب جو آپ نے کہا - جب آپ نے ذکر کیا
• Indonesian: sekarang kamu sebutkan - kalau dipikir-pikir

Example Sentences

Now you mention it, I did see her at the party last night.

basic

Now you mention it, the room does look different.

basic

Now you mention it, I haven't had lunch yet.

basic

Now you mention it, there was something odd about his voice.

natural

Now you mention it, we haven't had a vacation in ages.

natural

Now you mention it, I think I left my keys at your place.

natural