Now you mention it Meaning in English
expression
NOW yoo MEN-shun it
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 mencionasPortuguese (BR): agora que você falou nisso - agora que você mencionouPortuguese (PT): agora que mencionas isso - agora que disseste issoChinese (Simplified): 现在你这么一说Chinese (Traditional): 現在你這麼一說Hindi: अब जब तुमने कहाArabic: الآن بعد أن ذكرت ذلكBengali: আপনি বলার পর মনে পড়ল - আপনি যখন বললেন তখন মনে পড়লRussian: теперь, когда вы сказали - кстатиJapanese: 言われてみれば - そう言われてみればVietnamese: nghĩ lại thì - giờ bạn nhắc mới nhớKorean: 그러고 보니 - 네가 말하니까 생각나네Turkish: şimdi sen söyleyince - sen deyinceUrdu: اب جو آپ نے کہا - جب آپ نے ذکر کیاIndonesian: 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