have in mind

have in mind

1. To be considering someone or something as a candidate or possibility for something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "have" and "in." I have Jane in mind for this job because she is clearly the most qualified candidate. What did you have in mind for dinner tonight?
2. To plan or intend to do something. I have in mind to ground you for a month for disobeying me like that!
See also: have, mind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have someone or something in mind

Fig. to be thinking of someone or something as a candidate for something. Did you have anyone in mind for the job? I have something in mind for the living-room carpeting. He probably had himself in mind when he spoke about the need for new blood.
See also: have, mind
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

have it in mind to do something

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have something in mind

plan or intend to do something: How long have you had this in mind?
See also: have, mind, something

have somebody/something in ˈmind (for something)

be planning to ask somebody to do a job, or use something to do a job: I need a secretary, but I haven’t got anyone in mind. I’ve got a picture by Hockney in mind for the front cover of the book.
See also: have, mind, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

have in mind

1. To remember or think of: She has your best interests in mind.
2. To intend or be inclined (to do something): I have in mind to sell the house.
See also: have, mind
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • add in
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • all right
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • accompanied by
  • accompanied by (someone or something)
  • accompany