idioms using “mind”

Mind over matter

To focus one’s mind to overcome something

“Professional athletes often play even when injured; it is a case of mind over matter.”

Mind boggling

Something strange, amazing, or complex

“Some of the new discoveries in astronomy are simply mind boggling.”

In one’s mind’s eye

In one’s imagination

“Michiko-san had a clear picture in her mind’s eye of how she wanted the finished brochure to look.”

Slip one’s mind

To forget something

“Fujisawa-san was supposed to drop by the office on Saturday but it slipped his mind.”

A load off one’s mind

Something is resolved and no further worry is needed

“The chairman said there will be no more layoffs. That took a load off Kitamura-san’s mind.”