a few sandwiches short of a picnic »
Exhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.
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be of two minds »
To be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.
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bear in mind »
Remember; consider; note.
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blow someone's mind »
To astonish someone, to flabbergast someone.
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burn one's candle at both ends »
To work extremely or excessively hard; to work too hard for good health or peace of mind.
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change one's mind »
To convince someone to make a decision differing from what a previous one.
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change one's mind »
To decide differently than one had decided before.
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cheat sheet »
Any summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, a crib sheet.
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come around »
To change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.
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come to mind »
To appear in one's thoughts.
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come to think of it »
By the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
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dead set against »
Completely opposed, with no possibility of a change of mind.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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give somebody a piece of one's mind »
To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction.
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good fences make good neighbors »
It is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.
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great minds think alike »
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.
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half a mind »
A moderate inclination.
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have in mind »
To consider, to contemplate, to intend.
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if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail »
With limited tools, single-minded people apply them inappropriately or indiscriminatelyIf a person is familiar with a certain, single subject/has with them a certain, single instrument, they may have a confirmation bias to believe that it is the answer to/involved in everything.
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if it's all the same »
If it makes no difference; if nobody minds; if it doesn't bother anyone.
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in one's right mind »
Sane, sensible, reasonable; thinking clearly.
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in two minds »
undecided
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lean and mean »
Efficient because of having nothing in excess of what is needed, and single-minded in one's objective.
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lose one's mind »
To become mad, insane.
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make up one's mind »
To decide; to reach a conclusion.
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mind one's own business »
To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.
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mind one's P's and Q's »
Alternative spelling of mind one's p's and q's.
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mind one's p's and q's »
To be very careful to behave correctly.
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mind over matter »
Willpower alone can overcome a physical problem.
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mind the store »
To remain present in a retail business, in order to maintain the security of the premises and to serve customers.
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mind the store »
To take active responsibility for a group or process, especially within an organization.
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mind you »
Mind that you; be careful that you.
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mind you »
Used to draw attention to adjacent words.
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mind-numbing »
Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.
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never mind »
Do not be concerned.
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never mind »
I withdraw my previous statement.
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never mind »
It is not important; do not fret.
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never you mind »
Do not concern yourself with it; it is none of your business.
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no nevermind »
No difference.
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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on the brain »
Obsessively in mind.
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one-track mind »
That said to be possessed by someone who is obsessed with something or only able to think of one thing.
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out of character »
Not in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.
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out of sight, out of mind »
When something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.
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outside world »
The world external to the human mind.
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point out »
To tell, remind, indicate to someone.
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put one's mind to it »
To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.
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put someone in mind of »
To remind someone of; to inspire a mental image or awareness of; to cause thoughts concerning.
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rattle someone's cage »
To demand attention; to nag, nudge, or remind.
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reality check »
A wake-up call, reminder.
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second nature »
A mindset, skill, or type of behavior so ingrained through habit or practice that it seems natural, automatic, or without a basis in conscious thought.
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sink in »
Become clear in one's mind.
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slip someone's mind »
To be forgotten; to escape one's memory.
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speak one's mind »
To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.
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spring to mind »
To appear suddenly in one's thoughts, often as an example of something.
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stew in one's juices »
To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.
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sticking point »
The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.
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sticking-place »
The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point.
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take away »
To leave a memory or impression in one's mind that you think about later.
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take things as they come »
To accept and deal with events as they occur, with a composed state of mind.
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think better of it »
To change one's mind; especially to decide against.
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think up »
To create in one’s mind; to invent..
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time out of mind »
A lengthy duration of time, longer than is readily remembered.
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time out of mind »
The distant past beyond anyone's memory.
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touch a nerve »
To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.
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trip out »
To have as an image in one's mind.
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you can't teach an old dog new tricks »
It is impossible, or almost impossible, to change people's habits or traits or mindset.
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