Put/get something out of your mind
phrase
To stop thinking about or concerning oneself with something.
I know you're upset about failing the test, but you need to put it out of your mind and focus on the next one.
Often appears as...
- put it out of your mind
- get it out of your mind
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To make a conscious choice to abandon a particular thought or memory.
She got the disturbing image out of her mind by focusing on happy memories.
Often appears as...
- get that image out of your mind
- put that thought out of your mind
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To stop thinking about or concerning oneself with something.
I know you're upset about failing the test, but you need to put it out of your mind and focus on the next one.
Often appears as...
- put it out of your mind
- get it out of your mind
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To make a conscious choice to abandon a particular thought or memory.
She got the disturbing image out of her mind by focusing on happy memories.
Often appears as...
- get that image out of your mind
- put that thought out of your mind
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Detachment
Use it to express the need to emotionally distance oneself from a negative thought or memory.
After the breakup, he had to put those memories out of his mind to move on.
Pro Tip 2/3Focus Shift
It can suggest shifting focus from unproductive thoughts to constructive activities or thoughts.
You missed the goal, but put it out of your mind and concentrate on the next play.
Pro Tip 3/3Mental Recovery
Impliesthe process of recovering from an emotional or mental setback by actively letting go.
He put the incident out of his mind and found peace.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Detachment
Use it to express the need to emotionally distance oneself from a negative thought or memory.
After the breakup, he had to put those memories out of his mind to move on.
Pro Tip 2/3Focus Shift
It can suggest shifting focus from unproductive thoughts to constructive activities or thoughts.
You missed the goal, but put it out of your mind and concentrate on the next play.
Pro Tip 3/3Mental Recovery
Impliesthe process of recovering from an emotional or mental setback by actively letting go.
He put the incident out of his mind and found peace.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Detachment
Use it to express the need to emotionally distance oneself from a negative thought or memory.
After the breakup, he had to put those memories out of his mind to move on.
Pro Tip 2/3Focus Shift
It can suggest shifting focus from unproductive thoughts to constructive activities or thoughts.
You missed the goal, but put it out of your mind and concentrate on the next play.
Pro Tip 3/3Mental Recovery
Impliesthe process of recovering from an emotional or mental setback by actively letting go.
He put the incident out of his mind and found peace.
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