Expression Meaning Example

At the back of your mind Something that you are not At the back of my mind is the fear of
thinking about right now but is in failing the test.
your thoughts.
Be in two minds Be undecided. I'm in two minds about what to do.
Bear/keep in mind Remember Bear in mind  that no food will be served
on board.
Bring to mind Recall something Fish and chip shops bring to mind  my
holidays in Britain.
Broadens the mind Helps you understand more Travel broadens the mind.
about different subjects, people,
ideas and places.
Change your mind Change your decision I was going to go sailing but I changed
my mind  when I saw the weather.
Cross your mind Come into your thoughts as a It crossed my mind  that the child might
possibility be hungry.
Get something or Stop thinking about someone or No matter how hard I try I can't get  the
something out of  your something accident out of my mind.
mind
Give someone a piece of Express your disapproval in a I'm going to give those kids a piece of my
your mind firm or angry manner. mind about the noise they're making.
Go out of your mind Go crazy or be insane You're going to walk across the desert?
Have you gone out of your mind?
Have a good mind/half a Feel tempted or be inclined to do I've a good mind/half a mind  to ask for
mind something that you will probably my money back!
not do.
Have something in mind Be considering something We haven't decided where we're going yet
but we've got something in mind.
Have a lot on your mind Have a lot of thoughts, worries You can see he's preoccupied.  He's got
and concerns in your head. a lot on his mind  these days.
Have an open mind / be Be receptive to other people's I went into the meeting with an open
open-minded opinions or ideas. mind.
Have a mind of your own Be capable of making your own Emma doesn't need any advice; she's got
decisions a mind of her own.
Last thing on your mind Of the least importance to you I'm too busy to eat! Food is the last thing
on my mind  right now.
Lose your mind Go crazy Jack nearly lost his mind  when he
missed the flight!
Make up your mind Reach a decision There are many options. I can't make up
my mind.
Mind over matter The mental power to influence His illness was incurable but he lived until
 Expression Meaning
one's body and overcome
physical difficulties.   matter.
Mind your own business Stop interfering!
(rude)
Mind your language Be careful what you say.
Mind your P's and Q's Behave properly; show good
manners.
Mind the step Be careful where you walk.
My mind went blank Forget everything momentarily or I was so nervous during the test that my
be unable to think clearly.
Never mind Don't worry. It's not important.
Not in your right mind Not behaving in a logical or
sensible way.
One-track mind Think about only one subject
Out of sight, out of mind Forget someone you don't see
frequently.
Peace of mind State of tranquillity with no
worries
Put your mind at ease. Reassure you.
Read someone's mind Guess someone's thoughts or
have the same idea
Slip your mind Forget something.
Speak your mind Say frankly what you think
Take your mind off Stops you thinking about
something. something unpleasant.
Takes a load off your Relieves someone of a worry or
mind problem.
Example
the baby was born – a case of mind over
 
Don't tell me what to do. Mind your own
business!
My grandfather won't tolerate any
rudeness so mind your language!
You'd better mind your P's and
Q's when you go to meet your future in-
laws!
Mind your step  getting off the train.
mind went blank!
"Sorry I can't be of help."
"Never mind. It's OK."
Julie wasn't in her right mind  when she
bought those ridiculous shoes.
That boy has a one-track mind; all he
thinks about is football !
As soon as he retired he was
forgotten. Out of sight, out of mind!
I will have peace of mind  when my son
passes  his exams.
Let me put your mind at ease. Your
travel expenses will be paid by the
company.
Yes, I think we should take a taxi.
You read my mind!
I forgot the electrician was coming. It
completely slipped my mind!
Andy always speaks his mind  but he's
not always diplomatic.
Talking to people takes his mind off  the
pain.
The children are safe? That takes a load
off my mind.