on one's mind

on one's mind
on one's mind
Fig. occupying one's thoughts; currently being thought about. •

You've been on my mind all day.

Do you have something on your mind? You look so serious.

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{adv. phr.} In one's thoughts. * /I'm glad you want to talk about this. It's been on my mind for weeks./ * /What's on your mind?/ Compare: IN MIND.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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