keep an open mind

keep an open mind

To avoid making a judgment or decision about someone or something without full knowledge about them or it. I know you think that Morton is a dullard, but try to keep an open mind—once you get to know him better, you'll find that he's really quite funny. I don't usually like musicals, but I'm keeping an open mind.
See also: keep, mind, open
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have/keep an ˌopen ˈmind (on/about something)

be willing to change your opinion (on/about something): I’ve still got an open mind on the question of nuclear defence. ▶ ˌopen-ˈminded adj.: You can talk to her about anything — she’s very open-minded.
See also: have, keep, mind, open
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • benefit of the doubt
  • the benefit of the doubt
  • sit in judgment on
  • sit in judgment on (one)
  • be the last (person) to (do something)
  • be the last person
  • be water off a duck's back
  • be (like) water off a duck's back
  • take one look (at someone or something)
  • a value judgement
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A police spokesman said they were looking at the possibility of a triple suicide, although they had to keep an open mind. The bodies of two men and a woman were recovered yesterday evening from the base of Salcombe Hill cliff near Sidmouth.
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Mr Blair must keep an open mind on public services, just as he insists others do.
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He will keep an open mind, though, as he balances those risks.
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What I learned is that if you keep an open mind, people will throw a lot of garbage into it.
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At the end of the day, we will not know until we pass on but until then I prefer to keep an open mind.
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SIR - We have been interested to read the responses (Letters November 30 and December 3) to our letter "Keep an open mind on Princes' palace site" (November 28).
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AN ALLIANCE of local authorities opposed to HS2 has called on the new transport secretary to "keep an open mind" over the controversial scheme.
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