if you've a mind to do something

if you've a mind to do something
if you've a mind to do something
Rur. if you really want to do something. •

If you've a mind to run for class president, you'd best start making campaign posters.

You can do just about anything if you've a mind to.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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