10 Expressions with “Mind”

10 Expressions with “Mind”

Hello English learners! Have you ever noticed how often we use the word “mind” in English? It pops up everywhere — in idioms, expressions, and even advice from wise grandmothers (“Mind your manners!”). The word mind doesn’t just mean your thoughts; it’s used in so many useful and colourful phrases that make your English sound more natural. In today’s lesson, we’ll explore 10 common expressions with “mind” that you can use in everyday conversations.

Here is the list:

• Bear/keep in mind
• Be in two minds
• Be open-minded
• Bring to mind
• Change your mind
• Cross/pass your mind
• Lose your mind
• Make up your mind
• My mind went blank
• Peace of mind

Bear/keep in mind

Meaning: remember, don’t forget.
Ex: Keep in mind that I’m no longer helping you. So, from now on, you’re on your own!

Be in two minds

Meaning: unable to decide.
Ex: I’m in two minds about the job offer, though.

Be open-minded

Meaning: willing to consider different ideas.
Ex: You can talk to me about anything. I’m an open-minded person.

10 expressions with “mind”

Bring to mind

Meaning: make you remember something.
Ex: When I look at this photo, it brings to mind some happy memories.

Change your mind

Meaning: make a new decision about something.
Ex: I planned to go fishing but I changed my mind when I heard the weather forecast.

Cross/pass your mind

Meaning: suddenly occur as a thought.
Ex: I’ve almost forgotten about Jane, but she crossed my mind today.

Lose your mind

Meaning: go mad
Ex: You must remember where you parked your car because your wife may think that you’ve lost your mind.

Make up your mind

Meaning: make a decision
Ex: I can’t make up my mind whether to go on holiday to Greece or Italy.

My mind went blank

Meaning: suddenly forget everything.
Ex: The teacher asked me a question, but my mind went blank, and I couldn’t remember anything.

Peace of mind

Meaning: state of calmness, carefree.
Ex: Peace of mind is more valuable than all the money in the world.