This computer's got a mind of its own - it just won't do what I ask it to.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
have a mind of its own — informal phrase if a machine or object has a mind of its own, it behaves in a way that you do not expect This shopping trolley has a mind of its own. Thesaurus: describing machines and pieces of equipmenthyponym parts of machines and… … Useful english dictionary
have a mind of its own — informal if a machine or object has a mind of its own, it behaves in a way that you do not expect This shopping trolley has a mind of its own … English dictionary
have a mind of your own — phrase to have strong opinions and the ability to make your own decisions William certainly has a mind of his own! Thesaurus: to have an opinion or opinionssynonym Main entry: mind * * * have a mind of your own : to have your own ideas and make… … Useful english dictionary
My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own — Single by Connie Francis B side Malagueña Released 1960 Format 45 RPM single Recorded … Wikipedia
have a mind of one's own — To be strong willed and independent, unwilling to be persuaded or dissuaded by others • • • Main Entry: ↑mind * * * be capable of independent opinion or action ■ (of an inanimate object) seem capable of thought and intention, esp. by behaving… … Useful english dictionary
(a) mind of your own — a mind of (your) own the ability to act or think independently. I advised her to take the job offer, but she has a mind of her own, so I don t know what she ll decide. Usage notes: sometimes used humorously of things that are not alive to suggest … New idioms dictionary
mind — mind1 W1S1 [maınd] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(ability to think and imagine)¦ 2 change your mind 3 make up your mind/make your mind up 4 have somebody/something in mind (for something) 5 bear/keep somebody/something in mind 6 with somebody/something in mind 7… … Dictionary of contemporary English
mind — mind1 [ maınd ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount the part of you that thinks, knows, remembers, and feels things: His mind was full of the things he had seen that day. I need a walk to clear my mind. in someone s mind: I wonder what s going on in… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
mind */*/*/ — I UK [maɪnd] / US noun Word forms mind : singular mind plural minds Metaphor: Your mind is like a container or area, with thoughts being stored there or going in and out. The memory of that day is still fresh in my mind. ♦ A few doubts remained… … English dictionary
The Ego and Its Own — Infobox Book name = The Ego and Its Own title orig = Der Einzige und sein Eigentum translator = Steven T. Byington image caption = Cover of the 1993 Rebel Press edition author = Max Stirner illustrator = cover artist = Clifford Harper country =… … Wikipedia
