When it comes to me

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Can we use 'When it comes to me' when we are giving our own opinion? As in:

When it comes to me, I'm against the plan/idea/decision.

Thank you in advance.
 
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joham said:
Can we use 'When it comes to me' when we are giving our own opinion? As in:

When it comes to me, I'm against the plan/idea/decision.

Thank you in advance.
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It looks acceptable. I have got nothing against its use as a way of expressing one's opinion orally. But I would avoid it in formal writing.
 
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It's not a natural way to express your intended meaning.

As for me, I think...
In my opinion, ...
Or simply: I think...
 
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How about, "as far as I'm concerned"?
 
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