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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