when it comes to
In matters of
When it comes to introduces a topic under discussion, usually to narrow focus or highlight a specific area of concern: When it comes to cooking, she's the expert in the family.
The phrase signals that what follows is the particular domain being addressed, often implying that different rules or standards apply there: He's easygoing about most things, but when it comes to money, he's very careful.
- regardingOn the subject of
- concerningCausing worry or unease
- apropos ofRelating to a topic
- pertainingRelating to; about
- in regards toConcerning a subject
with respect to · in reference to · as for · involving · about · talking about · dealing with · in relation to · germane · speaking of · on the subject of · in terms of · assessing · as regards · choosing · applicable · looking at · comparing
when it comes toin general
Considering most cases
generally speaking · irrespective of · regardless of · across the board · in every way
when it comes toin conclusion
Signals the ending
to sum up · all things considered · in the final analysis · when all is said and done · in closing
when, come, comes, coming, comer, comers, income, incoming, outcome