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[B] Mind

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dismiss

[ dih-'smiss ]

verb

- to send away or remove from consideration, reject, or refuse to acknowledge

The teacher dismissed the class early because of the snowstorm.

evolved

[ ee-'volv-d ]

verb

- developed or changed gradually over time, typically into a more advanced form

Over time, technology has evolved to become more user-friendly.

flexibility

[ flek-sih-'bil-i-tee ]

noun

- the quality of being able to adapt or change easily to different conditions, or the ability to bend without breaking

Her flexibility in handling different tasks made her a valuable team member.

upcoming

[ 'up-kuh-ming ]

adjective

- happening or appearing in the near future

The upcoming holiday will give us a much-needed break.

miss out

phrasal verb

- to fail to take advantage of an opportunity or experience something

If you don't register early, you might miss out on the best seats.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. have/keep an open mind

  • to be willing to consider new ideas and viewpoints

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Dialogue

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Alice

I’m not sure if I should go for the new job opportunity.

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Lily

You should keep an open mind. It could be a great chance for you!

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Alice

I guess you’re right, I shouldn’t dismiss it without thinking about it.

B. have a mind of its own

  • when something seems to act independently or behave in a way you didn’t expect

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Dialogue

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Mark

Why did the project go in that direction?

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Jake

Honestly, the project had a mind of its own! We started with one idea, and it completely evolved into something else.

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Mark

Well, that’s interesting. I guess flexibility is key.

C. make up your mind

  • to make a decision after considering options

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Dialogue

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Tom

I can’t decide whether to stay or leave the event early.

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Kevin

You need to make up your mind soon, or you’ll miss out on the fun! Just choose what feels best for you.

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Tom

You’re right. I’ll stay for a little while longer.

D. put/set someone's mind at rest

  • to make someone feel calm or relieve their worries

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Dialogue

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Anna

I’m really worried about the meeting tomorrow.

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James

Don’t worry, I’ll set your mind at rest. We’ve got everything covered.

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Anna

Thank you, that makes me feel a lot better.

E. at the back of your mind

  • something you’re aware of but not actively thinking about

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Dialogue

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Charlie

I keep forgetting about the upcoming deadline.

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Emma

It’s probably at the back of your mind. You should set a reminder.

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Charlie

Good idea. I’ll write it down right now.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate idioms to complete each of the sentences.

back of my mind have a mind of its own
keep an open mind make up my mind
put my mind at rest

  1. I had to before deciding which offer to accept.

  2. The idea of moving to a new country is at the , but I’m not sure if I’m ready.

  3. You should before making any judgments about the project.

  4. That computer seems to —it keeps crashing for no reason.

  5. I’m so glad you . Now I’m not worried about the event anymore.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Read the sentences and choose the correct synonym for each underlined phrase.

  1. It’s been bothering me, but I’m not worried anymore. You really put my mind at rest.

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  2. I thought I could avoid the issue, but it’s been at the back of my mind all day.

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