memory
Idioms (12)
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bear in mind
CEFR B1to remember and consider something when making a decision
Neutral -
at the back of one's mind
CEFR B2a thought or worry that you are vaguely aware of but not focusing on
Neutral -
ring a bell
CEFR B1to sound familiar or remind you of something
Informal -
cast one's mind back
CEFR B2to think about something that happened in the past
Neutral -
spring to mind
CEFR B2to come into your thoughts suddenly and easily
Neutral -
off the top of one's head
CEFR B2from memory, without checking or thinking carefully
Informal -
rack your brains
CEFR B2To think very hard in an effort to remember or solve something.
Informal -
come to mind
CEFR B1to appear in one's thoughts or memory
Neutral -
come to think of it
CEFR B2used when reconsideration brings a fresh realization or memory
Neutral -
draw a blank
CEFR B2to be unable to recall or produce the needed answer or information
Neutral -
put someone in mind of
CEFR C1to remind someone of a particular person, place, or experience
Formal -
within living memory
CEFR B2recent enough to be remembered personally by people who are still alive
Neutral