Coming to mind?
I've heard of this phrase.
"Come to mind"
but, I don't know how it is used exactly.
For example,
Do you have any ideas?
-No, nothing is coming to mind.
is it correct?
and, I would like to say, Something good memory is pop up.
how can I say that naturally..
-A good memory comes to my mind.
is it correct?
A good memory pop up into me?
I just had a good memory..?
Please correct my writing Thax :)
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Corrections · 4
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Kierrn D, Olivia and Alice ,
Thank you all of you >_<[emoji][emoji][emoji] It is very helpful for me!!
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I think you are correct :)
If it's an idea or thought , you can say
-Nothing's coming to mind.
-Nothing came to mind.
-Nothing crossed my mind.
If it's a memory, i think it's more common to say
-Memories pop into my mind.
Maybe I am wrong too haha!
Hope these might help you :)
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"No, nothing is coming to mind" is correct. The other sentences about the memory sound unnatural. I'd say "I just remembered something nice".
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"Nothing is coming to mind" or "nothing comes to mind" are both correct uses of this phrase! You rarely hear it used differently.
If you want to explain remembering something good in a way that sounds natural it might be a little challenging. Usually you would hear someone say something like "I've just remembered something" or "I'm just remembering something" but neither of these phrases implies good. The most natural way I can think to say that would be "recalling a fond memory".
Hope this helps!
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