Put somebody in mind of somebody/something
phrasal verb
To remind someone of someone or something.
The taste of the dish put me in mind of my grandmother's cooking.
Often appears as...
- put me in mind of
- put you in mind of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To remind someone of someone or something.
The taste of the dish put me in mind of my grandmother's cooking.
Often appears as...
- put me in mind of
- put you in mind of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Trigger
This phrase is often used when something stimulates a memory through senses, like taste or smell.
The scent of lavender puts me in mind of the soap my mother used.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Link
It expresses a personal connection and may evoke nostalgic or sentimental feelings.
Hearing that song puts me in mind of the summer we spent at the beach.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Associations
The phrase can reference shared cultural experiences or iconic figures.
His booming voice put me in mind of a famous radio announcer.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Trigger
This phrase is often used when something stimulates a memory through senses, like taste or smell.
The scent of lavender puts me in mind of the soap my mother used.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Link
It expresses a personal connection and may evoke nostalgic or sentimental feelings.
Hearing that song puts me in mind of the summer we spent at the beach.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Associations
The phrase can reference shared cultural experiences or iconic figures.
His booming voice put me in mind of a famous radio announcer.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Trigger
This phrase is often used when something stimulates a memory through senses, like taste or smell.
The scent of lavender puts me in mind of the soap my mother used.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Link
It expresses a personal connection and may evoke nostalgic or sentimental feelings.
Hearing that song puts me in mind of the summer we spent at the beach.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Associations
The phrase can reference shared cultural experiences or iconic figures.
His booming voice put me in mind of a famous radio announcer.
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