one's frame of mind

frame of mind

A person's outlook, mood, or attitude. I'm always in a much better frame of mind if I have a chance to unwind after work. You've got to improve your frame of mind if you want to get that job. No one's going to hire someone who isn't confident in their own abilities!
See also: frame, mind, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

one's frame of mind

Fig. one's mood or mental state. My frame of mind is sort of low at the moment. I've had a very bad day.
See also: frame, mind, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • a frame of mind
  • frame of mind
  • frame up
  • frame (something) in (something)
  • frame in
  • in good heart
  • be in the frame
  • be in/out of the frame
  • frame
  • pin (something) on (one)
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