make up one's mind — to decide something after thinking about it carefully
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decide something after thinking about it carefully
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ʌp wʌnz maɪnd/
Example Sentences
- She changed her major three times before finally making up her mind to study medicine.
- I can never make up my mind at ice cream shops - there are just too many delicious flavors!
- My boss needs to make up his mind about the project deadline before we all go crazy.
make up one's mind
VERB[/meɪk ʌp wʌnz maɪnd/]
to decide something after thinking about it carefully
to decide something after thinking about it carefully
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase originated in the 17th century, combining 'make' (to construct or create) and 'mind' (spirit or intellect). The idiom emerged from the metaphorical sense of 'constructing' or 'forming' a decision within one's own mind.
Breakdown
make (create, construct) + up (complete, finish) + mind (spirit, intellect). The phrase literalizes the act of 'making' a resolution in one's mind, treating decision-formation as a concrete act of composition.
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📝Examples
“She changed her major three times before finally making up her mind to study medicine.”
“I can never make up my mind at ice cream shops - there are just too many delicious flavors!”
“My boss needs to make up his mind about the project deadline before we all go crazy.”
“Once you make up your mind to learn English, stick with it no matter what.”
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