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.
When I hear the word 'success,' the first thing that comes to mind is working hard and never giving up.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: His name didn't come to my mind.
Say: His name didn't come to mind.
Fixed phrase 'come to mind' — no 'my'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'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 mind
- the first thing
- nothing
- a name
- an example