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Mudclay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

On your mind vs in your mind?

Dear teachers,

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. From native speakers point of view, what's the difference between the two if there's any. I am not sure if this question has been posted here. I hope you can help me with this. Thank you!

What's on your mind?
What's in your mind?
  

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" is usually used when we suspect a person wants to ask something or tell us about something. It can be a conversation starter. When we ask someone what's in his mind, it's usually part of an ongoing conversation about some deep subject.

— Avangi

  • " is usually used when we suspect a person wants to ask something or tell us about something.
  • It can be a conversation starter.
  • When we ask someone what's in his mind, it's usually part of an ongoing conversation about some deep subject.
  • These work differently as statements: I have this idea in my mind that we can turn this company around.
  • (formulating a plan) (to have something in mind - idiom) It's been on my mind lately that I'm not going to be able to make my next mortgage payment.
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When asking these questions, "What's on your mind?" is usually used when we suspect a person wants to ask something or tell us about something. It can be a conversation starter.

When we ask someone what's in his mind, it's usually part of an ongoing conversation about some deep subject.

These work differently as statements:
I have this idea in my mind that we can t
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Thank you teacher.

Can use them in different situations?
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