have in mind

have in mind
{v. phr.} To plan; intend; select. * /We don't know whom our boss has in mind for the new position./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • have a mind — (from Idioms in Speech) to be disposed to; to be inclined to Shuffling! If I d thought you capable of turning on me like this, I d never have spoken to you. I ve a good mind never to speak to you again. (B. Shaw) Dessie sat up decisively. Well,… …   Idioms and examples

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  • have a mind of your own — phrase to have strong opinions and the ability to make your own decisions William certainly has a mind of his own! Thesaurus: to have an opinion or opinionssynonym Main entry: mind * * * have a mind of your own : to have your own ideas and make… …   Useful english dictionary

  • have in mind someone — have in mind (someone/something) to think about someone or something as being right for a particular situation. What job did the president have in mind for the former senator? The costumes were exactly what he had in mind. She would say only that …   New idioms dictionary

  • have in mind something — have in mind (someone/something) to think about someone or something as being right for a particular situation. What job did the president have in mind for the former senator? The costumes were exactly what he had in mind. She would say only that …   New idioms dictionary

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