Change your/somebody’s mind
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To change what you think or plan.
I was planning to go to the gym, but I changed my mind and decided to stay home and watch a movie.
Often appears as...
- decide to change one's mind
- suddenly change one's mind
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To convince someone to think differently.
He was going to quit his job but his friends managed to change his mind.
Often appears as...
- persuade to change one's mind
- work to change one's mind
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To change what you think or plan.
I was planning to go to the gym, but I changed my mind and decided to stay home and watch a movie.
Often appears as...
- decide to change one's mind
- suddenly change one's mind
phrase
To convince someone to think differently.
He was going to quit his job but his friends managed to change his mind.
Often appears as...
- persuade to change one's mind
- work to change one's mind
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Reversal
Refers to the personal process of reconsidering and altering one's original plan or opinion.
I wanted seafood for dinner, but I changed my mind and ordered a steak instead.
Pro Tip 2/3Indecision Shown
It suggests a moment of uncertainty or multiple preferences that lead to a changed decision.
She couldn't decide on a dress, changing her mind with each one she tried on.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Shift
The phrase is often used when new information or circumstances prompt a reevaluation of a decision.
After seeing the weather report, I changed my mind about going camping.
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