that reminds me

This page is about the conversational phrase that reminds me

Meaning

You can say this if someone says or does something that makes you remember something.

For example

  • "How's your sister?"
    "She's fine, thanks. But that reminds me, I've got to call her. Just a moment."

  • "What's for dinner, Mum?"
    "Grilled fish. That reminds me, they're still in the freezer. Could you get them out?"

Quick Quiz

She said, "Have you seen Don?" and I said, "Not lately. That reminds me.

a. I saw him yesterday."

b. You mean Don DeLillo?"

c. He owes me fifty dolars."
a) I saw him yesterday." b) You mean Don DeLillo?" c) He owes me fifty dolars."

Contributor: Matt Errey