Hanapin
to come to mind
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(of an idea or thought) to suddenly be remembered or thought of
What is the origin of the idiom "come to mind" and when to use it?
The idiom "come to mind" originated from the idea of thoughts or ideas emerging or appearing in one's consciousness. It conveys the idea of a sudden or spontaneous recollection or realization. The phrase suggests that something or someone has been brought to the forefront of one's thoughts without deliberate effort.
