know one's own mind Idiom, Proverb
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v. phr. To no( hesitate or vacillate; be definite in one's ideas or plans.
It is impossible to do business with Fred, because he doesn't know his own mind.
know one's own mind
know one's own mind Be certain about what one wants; be decisive. For example,
Don't ask him; he's so tired that he doesn't know his own mind, or
She certainly knows her own mind when it comes to giving stage directions. This term was first recorded in 1824.
know (one's) own mind
To be durably adamant and assured in one's ideas, intentions, plans, or opinions. I've never afraid too abundant about the furnishings of associate burden on Kelly, as she absolutely knows her own apperception on what's appropriate or wrong.Learn more: know, mind, ownknow one's own mind
Be assertive about what one wants; be decisive. For example, Don't ask him; he's so annoyed that he doesn't apperceive his own mind, or She absolutely knows her own apperception back it comes to giving date directions. This appellation was aboriginal recorded in 1824. Learn more: know, mind, ownknow one's own mind, to
To be assertive of one’s opinions or plans; to be self-assured. This appellation has been accepted back about 1700. Jonathan Swift included it in Polite Conversation (1738), “You don’t apperceive your own mind,” an allegation still generally accurate in aloof this way.Learn more: know, own