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Peter1107 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Difference Between in my mind and on my mind.

What are the differences between "in my mind" and "on my mind".
  

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"in my mind" suggests "in my imagination". Suppose someone describes their vacation home on a tropical island -- a home that you have never seen. You can respond like this: I can just see it in my mind .

— CalifJim

  • "in my mind" suggests "in my imagination".
  • Suppose someone describes their vacation home on a tropical island -- a home that you have never seen.
  • You can respond like this: I can just see it in my mind .
  • Also very common: I can just see it in my mind's eye .
  • _____________________ "on my mind" suggests "worrying me", "distracting me".
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"in my mind" suggests "in my imagination".

Suppose someone describes their vacation home on a tropical island -- a home that you have never seen. You can respond like this:

I can just see it in my mind.

Also very common:

I can just see it in my mind's eye.
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"on my mind" suggests "worryin
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so you mean if I said you're always in my mind, means that I imagine the person's image that I was referring? Something like that? Anyway, thanks for your answer, it helps me.

I'm still not good in English.

Peter
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Peter1107 if I said you're always in my mind, it means that I imagine the person's image
Yes, I would say so. It means, "I'm always thinking about you", "You are always in my thoughts". "in my thoughts" is probably more idiomatic in this case.

CJ
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I intended not to put the "it", but thanks anyway.
much appreciated CJ for your help.
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Peter1107I intended not to put the "it"
Then you intended to write something ungrammatical! You have to have a subject for your clause!

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Alright CJ, next time I'll put the subject.Emotion: big smile
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This is very informative. Thanks a lot. Emotion: rose
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Im not good in english..but i just want to know that if its correct..where you use in and on in the sentence..this is correct..
1.based on my observation
2.in my alma matter.
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