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Impression : ...if you've a mind...

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02b 02font 02br 02br 00'To have a mind to do something' is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'To think in your mind that you will do something', 'to intend to do something'. 02br 02br 00It seems like AmE to me, and perhaps regional American. 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

— Clive

  • 02b 02font 02br 02br 00'To have a mind to do something' is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'To think in your mind that you will do something', 'to intend to do something'.
  • 02br 02br 00It seems like AmE to me, and perhaps regional American.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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01font00What does it mean: You can take a look 01b00if you've a mind.02b02font02br
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00'To have a mind to do something' is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'To think in your mind that you will do something', 'to intend to do something'. 02br
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00It's actually from M.Magorian's Goodnight Mister Tom. So I should not think it is an American expresion.0-
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00"'Have a mind to do something' means to be very much inclined to do something, e.g. 'I've a good mind to write to the manager to complain.'" 0-
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