English idiom

make up one's mind

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Figurative meaning

to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others

Why this phrase?

The mind is pictured as being formed or settled into a definite decision.

Example

“Hurry up and make up your mind about dinner.”

Dictionary details

Alternate forms

make up one's own mind

Tags

decisions

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

not on your life

used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms

now or never

A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.

on the fence

to be undecided or avoid choosing between two options or sides

on the spot

immediately and at the place where something happens

out of the question

completely impossible or not permitted

pick and choose

to select only the things you most want, being very selective

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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