one-track mind

one-track mind

A mindset or line of thinking that is fixated upon or preoccupied by a particular topic. Jerry, you have such a one-track mind—not everything has to do with sex. My sister has a one-track mind, only thinking about how something can further her career.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

one-track mind

Fig. a mind that thinks entirely or almost entirely about one subject. Adolescent boys often have one-track minds. All they're interested in is the opposite sex. Bob has a one-track mind. He can only talk about football.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

one-track mind

A mind limited to only one line of thought or action, as in All you think about is sex-you have a one-track mind. This expression, alluding to a train that runs only on one track or in one direction, was first recorded in 1928.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

one-track mind

n. a (person’s) mind obsessed with only one thing. When it comes to food, Tom has a one-track mind.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • have a one-track mind
  • one-track mind, to have a
  • be like a dog with a bone
  • have (one's) mind on (something)
  • if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail
  • regard (someone or something) with (something)
  • regard with
  • all or nothing
  • stare (off) into space
  • look (off) into space
References in periodicals archive
I've got a one-track mind and I know I'm going to win."
The fact that Patrick was now supporting us barely registered in my now one-track mind. I began to siphon money out of our accounts to fuel secret sex and drug binges.
Today's choreographers respect Fosse and embrace jazz's sensuality, but they don't want to fuel the perception that jazz has a one-track mind. "I'm not out to seduce the audience; I'm out to engage them in other ways," says Danny Buraczeski, whose Minneapolis-based JAZZDANCE company uses jazz music as a springboard for its modern-flavored jazz works.
To my one-track mind the reason is clear: They exist because archers still need them.
Sampler, you'll discover he's got a one-track mind. And you'd be well advised to follow his train of thought, which leads to digital.
"You've got a one-track mind, mister!" She laughed.
Just as American Home is "singularly focused" on woven outer bedding, its parent has a one-track mind when it comes to basic accessories including pillow protectors in blended, cotton, vinyl and satin fabric; guaranteed-to-fit mattress covers in vinyl and blended fabric and an allergy-relief line of pillow and mattress covers.
Miller could be accused of detesting the subject of his book and of lacking objectivity, but it's easy to see how one can loathe a man with a one-track mind and a mouth like a sewer, a leader who's been dismantling his country's liberal constitution since his election.
LAURA MUIR reckons 2018 has been a perfect year but claims she can be even better next summer with a one-track mind.
Men are often accused of having a one-track mind and not being romantic enough but maybe you're a bit guilty of that.
The defence claims police pursued the murder investigation with a one-track mind, focusing on Skordelli's alleged role as conspirator and ignoring other leads, in a bid to secure any conviction for the crime.
London, May 7 (ANI): The saying, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, seems to be true, as a study has shown that men, who are believed to have a one-track mind, actually think more about food and sleep than they do about sex.
"I had a one-track mind to hurt him because he had hurt me," Porter said.
While others may have wandered towards photographers' favourite Caroline Wozniacki, skipping, preening and posing on an adjacent court, Murray's one-track mind was all on the tennis.
I've always been a champion, I've got a one-track mind and I know I'm going to win."