On your mind
preposition
Something you are thinking about or worried about.
You look worried, is something on your mind?
Often appears as...
- what's on your mind?
- have a lot on your mind
Usage tips
Idiomatic
preposition
Intent to do something.
I plan to travel soon, it's been on my mind for some time
Often appears as...
- on my mind to do
- been on my mind
preposition
Something you are thinking about or worried about.
You look worried, is something on your mind?
Often appears as...
- what's on your mind?
- have a lot on your mind
Usage tips
Idiomatic
preposition
Intent to do something.
I plan to travel soon, it's been on my mind for some time
Often appears as...
- on my mind to do
- been on my mind
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Implies a personal concern or something causing worry, not just casual thoughts.
He's been acting strange, and I can tell there's something heavy on his mind.
Pro Tip 2/3Seeking Comfort
Used when someone wants to share concerns or seek advice about their worries.
You seem anxious, want to talk about what's on your mind?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean someone is physically placing something on your head.
The phrase 'get off your mind' means to stop worrying about something.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Implies a personal concern or something causing worry, not just casual thoughts.
He's been acting strange, and I can tell there's something heavy on his mind.
Pro Tip 2/3Seeking Comfort
Used when someone wants to share concerns or seek advice about their worries.
You seem anxious, want to talk about what's on your mind?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean someone is physically placing something on your head.
The phrase 'get off your mind' means to stop worrying about something.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Implies a personal concern or something causing worry, not just casual thoughts.
He's been acting strange, and I can tell there's something heavy on his mind.
Pro Tip 2/3Seeking Comfort
Used when someone wants to share concerns or seek advice about their worries.
You seem anxious, want to talk about what's on your mind?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean someone is physically placing something on your head.
The phrase 'get off your mind' means to stop worrying about something.
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