come to think of it vs thinking of it

The correct phrase is 'come to think of it.' 'Thinking of it' is not a common phrase used in this context. 'Come to think of it' is an idiomatic expression used to introduce a thought or realization that has just occurred to someone.

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come to think of it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a thought or realization that has just occurred to someone.

Examples:

Come to think of it, I haven't seen him in a while.
Come to think of it, we never finished that project.
Come to think of it, I should call her back.
Come to think of it, I left my keys at home.
Come to think of it, I need to buy some groceries.

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Remember or consider on reflection. For example, Come to think of it, I've got to send in my order now, or I was going to lend him a saw, but come to think of it, ...
Idioms: come to think of it Informal. When one considers the matter; on reflection: Come to think of it, that road back there was the one we were supposed to take.
... something that you have just remembered about a subject that you are talking about. I love getting her letters. Come to think of it, I haven't had one for a while.
Remember or consider on reflection. For example, Come to think of it, I've got to send in my order now, or I was going to lend him a saw, but come to think of it, ...

thinking of it

This phrase is not commonly used in this context.

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come to think of it vs thinking of it