have a good mind to do something
have a good mind to (do something)
To feel a strong urge or desire to do something. I have a good mind to tell those kids to get off my lawn! She was so upset that she had a good mind to write a letter of complaint to the president of the company.
See also: good, have, mind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a good mind to do something
COMMON If you say that you have a good mind to do something, you are threatening to do it, although you probably will not do it. He raged on about how he had a good mind to resign. I have a good mind to turn right around and head straight home.
See also: good, have, mind, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
have a good mind to ˈdo something
,have half a mind to ˈdo something
1 used to say that you think you will do something, although you are not sure: I’ve got half a mind to sell my car and buy a new one. I’ve a good mind to give up this stupid job.
2 used to say that you disapprove of what somebody has done and should do something about it, although you probably will not: I’ve got a good mind to write and tell your parents about it.
See also: good, have, mind, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a good beginning makes a good ending
- ending
- do one's heart good, to
- for good measure
- (one) (has) never had it so good
- do (one) a/the world of good
- (it's) good to have you (here)
- a working over
- do no good
- be as good as new