This is lesson 25 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 25- Idioms about Mind
1- Slip (my) mind = I forgot about it entirely.
I was supposed to email her back, but it completely slipped my mind.
2- Bear in mind = Remember or consider something.
Bear it in mind that this report is due tomorrow morning.
3- Mind goes blank = Unable to remember or think of something.
During the exam, my mind went blank and I forgot everything I studied.
4- At the back of my mind = Something you’re aware of, but not thinking about constantly.
I agreed to the trip, but there’s still a worry at the back of my mind about the cost.
5- Give someone a piece of your mind = Speak angrily or frankly to someone.
I was so frustrated that I finally gave him a piece of my mind.
6- A one-track mind = Always thinking about one particular thing.
He’s got a one-track mind, he only talks about football!
7- Speak your mind = Say exactly what you think.
Don’t be afraid to speak your mind during the meeting.
8- No doubt in (my) mind = I’m absolutely certain.
There is no doubt in my mind that she deserves the promotion.
9- Change someone mind = Decide to do something different.
He was about to quit, but then he changed his mind.
10- Spring to mind (come to mind) = Come into your thoughts suddenly.
When you say “comfort food,” pizza immediately springs to mind.
11- Take (your) mind off things = Distract yourself from worries.
Let’s go out and do something fun to take your mind off things.
12- Weight off my mind (or a weight off my mind) = To relieve worry or anxiety.
When I finally submitted my thesis, it felt like a weight off my mind.
13- Something on someone mind = To be worried or preoccupied with a thought or problem.
He’s been quiet all day clearly, there’s something on his mind.
14- Peace of mind = A feeling of being safe or free from worry.
I installed a security system for peace of mind while I’m away.
15- The thought never crossed someone mind = Never considered or thought about it.
The thought never crossed my mind that she might be upset.
16- Never mind = Forget it; don’t worry about it.
Oh, I was going to ask you something, but never mind it’s not important.
17- Out of (your) mind? = To be crazy or act irrationally
Are you out of your mind? You can’t drive in that storm!
18- Mind (your) own business = Stop interfering in someone else’s affairs.
I told him to mind his own business when he started asking personal questions.
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