Learn English – Use of “when it comes to” at the beginning of a sentence

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As I talk to someone about some subjects,
could I use "when it comes to" at the beginning of sentence?

For example:

When it comes to food, I like…

Also, is it normally used in casual conversation?

Best Answer

Yes, you can use it. It's an sort of "build up" to talking about a subject. It has a similar meaning to "Regarding..." and it's probably most commonly seen written, at the beginning of an article for example:

"When it comes to computers, most of us know how to use them but don't know how they work..."

It's like a signal to the reader to say "This article is about computers.".

In conversation it's most commonly used as a way of responding to what someone else has said, as a way of saying "I also have something to say on that subject", eg

Person A:"I love that new stone-fired pizza place on Market Street."

Person B:"When it comes to pizza, you have to go stone-fired every time."

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