on one's mind
on (one's) mind
In one's thoughts. Jennie's been on my mind lately—do you know how she is? You look worried—what's on your mind?
See also: mind, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on one's mind
Also, on the brain. In one's thoughts, preoccupying one. For example, The book prize has been on my mind, but I haven't been able to discuss it with you. It is often put as have something on one's mind (or the brain) meaning "be preoccupied with something," as in I didn't mean to be rude; I just have a lot on my mind right now, or John has nothing but girls on the brain. [Mid-1800s]
See also: mind, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- on (one's) mind
- on mind
- on someone's mind
- to my mind
- terrible
- a mind is a terrible thing to waste
- make mind up
- make up (one's) mind
- make up one's mind
- make up your mind