mind

phrases

• at the back of your mind

  not thinking about something now, but knowing that it exists or is true

  At the back of her mind, she knew he was lying.

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• be/go out of your mind

  informal
  to be/become crazy or confused

  You must be out of your mind to want to see him again.

  be/go out of your mind with worry/jealousy/boredom etc:

  I'll go out of my mind with boredom if I have to stay in this job.

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• be in two minds (about something)

  to not be certain about something, or to have difficulty in making a decision

  I'm in two minds about accepting the job.

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• be of like mind

  formal
  to have the same opinions about someone or something as someone else

  She had always worked with people of like mind.

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• be of one/be of the same mind (about)

  to agree about someone or something

  I think we're all of one mind about who to choose.

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• be of sound mind

  legal
  to not be mentally ill

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• bring/call someone/something to mind

  1. 1

     to remind you of someone or something

     This latest crisis brings to mind the events of last year.

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  2. 2

     to remember something

     I can't call his name to mind right now.

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• change your/someone's mind (about something)

  to change your/someone else's decision or opinion

  I've changed my mind. I don't want to go out.

  What made you change your mind?

  See if you can change his mind about coming with us.

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• come/spring to mind

  if something comes to mind, suddenly you remember it or start to think about it

  They asked for my comments, but nothing sprang to mind.

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• get someone/something out of your mind

  to stop thinking about someone or something

  She's never been able to get him out of her mind.

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• great minds think alike

  humorous
  used for saying that you are both very clever when you and another person have the same idea

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• have a good mind to do something/have half a mind to do something

  spoken
  used for threatening to do something, when you probably will not do it

  I've a good mind to tell your parents what you've done!

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• have someone/something in mind

  1. 1

     to know the type of person or thing that you want for a particular purpose

     What kind of house did you have in mind?

     have someone/something in mind for:

     What sort of person do you have in mind for the job?

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  2. 2

     to remember someone or something

     Does everybody have the procedure firmly in mind?

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• have (it) in mind to do something

  formal
  to intend or want to do something

  We had it in mind to take legal proceedings against them.

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• have a mind of its own

  informal
  if a machine or object has a mind of its own, it behaves in a way that you do not expect

  This shopping trolley has a mind of its own.

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• have a mind of your own

  to have strong opinions and the ability to make your own decisions

  William certainly has a mind of his own!

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• have/keep an open mind

  to be willing to listen to other people's opinions about someone or something

  I told the committee that I had an open mind on the matter.

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• in your mind's eye

  if you can see someone or something in your mind's eye, you can imagine or remember what they look like

  In my mind's eye, I saw him coming down the path to meet me.

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• it's all in your mind

  mainly spoken
  used for saying that something is not real and is just being imagined

  He's not really ill; it's all in his mind.

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• keep something in mind

  to remember something, especially something that will be important in the future

  Keep that in mind when you come to make your decision.

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• keep someone in mind (for something)

  to remember someone because they might be suitable for a particular situation, job etc in the future

  Keep me in mind if you need some help.

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• the last thing on your mind

  something that is not important enough to worry about, especially because you have more serious problems

  Cleaning the house is the last thing on my mind at the moment.

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• a load/weight off someone's mind

  informal
  something that someone no longer needs to worry about

  Knowing that you'll be here to help is a load off my mind.

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• lose your mind

  to become crazy or very confused

  I must be losing my mind – I was sure I put the keys here!

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• make up your mind

  to make a decision

  Come on, make up your mind!

  make up your mind whether:

  I can't make up my mind whether to go or not.

  someone's mind is made up:

  My mind's made up. Nothing will make me change it.

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• someone's mind is/goes blank

  used for saying that someone is/becomes unable to remember or think anything

  When he asked me for my number, my mind went completely blank.

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• mind over matter

  the ability to control pain or an unpleasant situation by using your mind

  Do you believe that healing is a question of mind over matter?

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• on your mind

  in your thoughts, or making you worry

  Work is very much on her mind at the moment.

  have something on your mind:

  You seem quiet today. Do you have something on your mind?

  have a lot on your mind:

  She isn't usually so rude; she's got a lot on her mind.

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• put someone in mind of

  to remind someone of someone or something

  This puts me in mind of a similar situation we had last year.

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• put someone/something out of your mind

  to try to forget about someone or something unpleasant, even if only for a short time

  Just try to put the problem out of your mind.

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• put/set someone's mind at ease/at rest

  to stop someone feeling worried

  Your assurances have really put my mind at rest.

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• put/set/turn your mind to something

  to decide to do something and try very hard to achieve it

  You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

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• read someone's mind

  to know what someone else is thinking

  Yes, I'd love a coffee; you must've read my mind.

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• set your mind on doing something

  to be determined to have or achieve something

  Once Anna's set her mind on getting something, there's no stopping her.

  I've set my mind on getting a university degree.

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• state of mind

  the way that you are thinking and feeling at the present time

  She shouldn't drive in her present state of mind.

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  See also  frame of mind

• take your mind off something

  to make you stop thinking or worrying about something

  A good night out will help you take your mind off exams.

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• to my mind

  spoken
  used for emphasizing that you are expressing your own opinion

  To my mind, their behaviour is unreasonable.

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• with someone/something in mind

  while thinking about someone or something

  We moved here with the children's schooling in mind.

  This room was designed with Carol in mind.

  With that in mind, let us turn to page 77.

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