have half a mind (to do something)

1. something that you say to a child who you are threatening with punishment.

It's the second time this month I've caught you smoking. I've half a mind to report you to your parents!

2. if you have half a mind to tell someone something unpleasant, you are very seriously thinking about telling them.

I've half a mind to tell her to rewrite the whole report it's so bad.

• don't bet on it
• Don't count chickens.
• Don't count chickens before they're hatched.
• Don't count your chickens.
• Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
• Don't get mad, get even.
• Don't get me wrong.
• don't get me wrong
• Don't give me that!
• Don't give up the day job!
• Don't hold your breath.
• Don't make me laugh.
• don't mention it
• don't need this
• don't rock the boat
• Don't spare the horses.
• Don't sweat it!
• Don't sweat the small stuff.
• Don't take any wooden nickels.
• don't you dare
• do nut
• doom and gloom
• do one better
• do one better than
• do one better than someone