if you think about it

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to draw attention to a fact that is not obvious or has not previously been mentioned

In the movies · 17

• Corsages are pretty stupid when you think about it, aren't they?Steel Magnolias1989
• - What do you mean? - When you think about it, it's as arbitrary as drinkin' coffee.Good Will Hunting1997
• It's ironic, really, when you think about it, Maureen, cos it was like something out of a film.National Theatre Live: Vanya2024
• If you think about it,Up in the Air2009
• Kind of living the dream if you think about it.The Fall Guy2024
• Someday could be today, if you think about it.Pan2015
• Tough row to hoe, if you think about it.The Edge1997
• if you think about it, really think about it...Men in Black: International2019

Learn it in full scenes

• Steel Magnolias1989
  • Truvy Hires Annelle
  • Truvy Hires Annelle
  • Shelby's Wedding Morning
• Good Will Hunting1997
  • Will Fights Carmine
  • Will Shuts Down a Harvard Grad Student
  • Lambeau Tracks Down Will

From the same entry

• come to think of it
• I don't think so
• I thought as much
• think again
• think aloud loud
• think better of it doing
• think better of
• think nothing of it
• think nothing of doing
• think on your feet
• think out of the box
• think straight

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• learn your lesson
• turn a blind eye
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• out of your way
• cut to the chase
• to myself
• hold it
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