Put/set/turn your mind to something
idiom
To concentrate or focus on something.
If you put your mind to your studies, you will succeed.
Often appears as...
- put your mind to work
- set your mind to the task
idiom
To decide to do something and make an effort to achieve it.
He set his mind to winning the competition and practiced every day.
Often appears as...
- set your mind to achieve
- put your mind to succeed
idiom
To concentrate or focus on something.
If you put your mind to your studies, you will succeed.
Often appears as...
- put your mind to work
- set your mind to the task
idiom
To decide to do something and make an effort to achieve it.
He set his mind to winning the competition and practiced every day.
Often appears as...
- set your mind to achieve
- put your mind to succeed
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
The phrase suggests using your mind like a tool that can be directed at a task.
I put my mind to solving the puzzle, ignoring all distractions.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Effort
It implies a deliberate and persistent effort towards a specific goal or activity.
She can achieve great things if she turns her mind to her goals.
Pro Tip 3/3Time-bound Focus
Often used to imply concentration over a period of time until the goal is achieved.
He put his mind to the task for three hours straight.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
The phrase suggests using your mind like a tool that can be directed at a task.
I put my mind to solving the puzzle, ignoring all distractions.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Effort
It implies a deliberate and persistent effort towards a specific goal or activity.
She can achieve great things if she turns her mind to her goals.
Pro Tip 3/3Time-bound Focus
Often used to imply concentration over a period of time until the goal is achieved.
He put his mind to the task for three hours straight.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
The phrase suggests using your mind like a tool that can be directed at a task.
I put my mind to solving the puzzle, ignoring all distractions.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Effort
It implies a deliberate and persistent effort towards a specific goal or activity.
She can achieve great things if she turns her mind to her goals.
Pro Tip 3/3Time-bound Focus
Often used to imply concentration over a period of time until the goal is achieved.
He put his mind to the task for three hours straight.
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