idioms using “mind”

Bear something in mind

To remember it

“When you are choosing the car color, bear in mind that black really shows the dirt.”

Blow one’s mind

To shock or amaze

“The fact that Hori-san wrote that entire computer program in three hours really blows my mind.”

Give someone a piece of one’s mind

To state one’s opinion directly and bluntly

“I’m going to give the delivery company a piece of my mind. We almost lost a customer because they delivered the order late.”

Cross one’s mind

To think of something suddenly

“The thought crossed Suzuki-san’s mind that he would be fired if he failed to meet the deadline.”

Have a one-track mind

To think of one thing only

“Taro-san has a one-track mind; he only cares about profit.”