Grammar fix
come to mind
remember
to suddenly think of something or someone, often without planning to; to remember or have an idea pop into your head.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- When I think of my childhood, summer holidays at my grandparents' house always come to mind.communication
- When I hear the word 'success,' the first thing that comes to mind is working hard and never giving up.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: something/someone comes to mind
WrongHis name didn't come to my mind.
RightHis name didn't come to mind.
Fixed phrase 'come to mind' — no 'my'.
Patternsomething/someone comes to mind
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Presents itself' is bookish; 'come to mind' is how natives say something pops into their head.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
come to mindthe first thingnothinga namean example
Don't confuse it
Different from 'remind,' which means something makes you remember; 'come to mind' is more about what you think of naturally.