Close your mind to something

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To refuse to consider or accept a particular idea or information.

He closed his mind to the idea of moving abroad.
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Often appears as...

  • close your mind to the truth
  • close your mind to the possibility

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Idiomatic

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Stubborn Refusal

Shows a strong unwillingness to accept new ideas or information.

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Despite the evidence, she closed her mind to the possibility that she was wrong.
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Emotional Resistance

Often linked to feelings, as one might refuse to accept emotionally difficult truths.

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After the breakup, he closed his mind to any advice about moving on.
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Impeding Progress

The phrase implies that growth or change is hindered by not being open to ideas.

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The manager closed her mind to innovative strategies, impeding the company's progress.
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