Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing mind, including its inflections. Clear word filter
bear in mind
CEFR B1to remember and consider something when making a decision
come to mind
CEFR B1to appear in one's thoughts or memory
make up one's mind
CEFR B1to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others
mind your own business
CEFR B1stop interfering in someone else's private affairs
at the back of one's mind
CEFR B2a thought or worry that you are vaguely aware of but not focusing on
blow someone's mind
CEFR B2to astonish someone with something highly surprising or impressive
cast one's mind back
CEFR B2to think about something that happened in the past
give someone a piece of your mind
CEFR B2To tell someone angrily what you really think of them.
spring to mind
CEFR B2to come into your thoughts suddenly and easily
put someone in mind of
CEFR C1to remind someone of a particular person, place, or experience