Give (one's) mind to (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give (one's) mind to (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-01 02:09

Meaning of Give (one's) mind to (something)

Synonyms:

bend your mind/efforts to something , set/put your mind to sth

Give (one's) mind to (something) phrase

To focus your mind and effort on something and decide that you will definitely do it.z

 

By just looking at my academic transcript, you can't assume that I hadn't given my mind to studying.

Believe me, John! You can achieve anything as long as you give your mind to it.

Despite giving our mind to claiming a victory, we failed to win the match.

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to say or reply something without having thought about it or knowing whether it is corect

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To start working on something seriously or determinedly; to start doing what needs to be done

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To think carefully and seriously or ponder about someone or something

knock/talk some sense into somebody

To help or convince someone to begin thinking reasonably (about something).

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To concentrate on attaining a particular goal or award.

Grammar and Usage of Give (one's) mind to (something)

Verb Forms

  • given (one's) mind to (something)
  • gave (one's) mind to (something)
  • giving (one's) mind to (something)

The verb "give" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Give (one's) mind to (something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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