Great minds think alike!” exclaimed Vijay. “I’m going out of my mind (becoming crazy) with boredom. To my mind (in my view), your ‘Spiderman’ idea is wonderful!”
Chaman sighed. “I have a good mind (feel compelled) to take my mind off (forget) my problems, and have half a mind (am slightly inclined) to invite Brijesh.”
“The thought crossed my mind (occurred to me),” said Vijay. “Mind you (but consider), Brijesh is often in two minds (uncertain). He may make up his mind (decide) to join us, then change his mind (alter his intention). He doesn’t know his mind (isn’t sure what he wants).”
“Should we put him in mind of (remind him about) the movie, in case it slips his mind (gets forgotten)?”
“Let’s mind our own business (not interfere),” said Vijay. “We must mind our p’s and q’s (be careful) with Brijesh. Besides, bear in mind (remember) he may not want to come. Brijesh has a one-track mind (single interest)— books! He doesn’t keep an open mind (isn’t receptive to change).”
“Surely, nobody in his right mind (sane) would miss the Spiderman movie!” Vijay laughed. “Give Brijesh a piece of your mind (scold him) when you call him.”
“Brijesh has troubles which bring to mind (recall) mine,” said Chaman. “Even mind-blowing (extremely exciting) Spidey can’t give me peace of mind (freedom from anxiety).”
“Set your mind at rest (relax),” said Vijay. “I’ll help you.”
“Thanks, Vijay,” said Chaman. “That’s a load off my mind (a relief). Without money matters at the back of my mind (always in my head), I’ll have only one thing on my mind (claiming my attention)— Spiderman!”
Match the following:
1.Have a mind of one’s own           a) Ability to act calmly in a crisis
2. Put one’s mind to                        b) Be able to think for oneself
3. Presence of mind                         c) Stop thinking of someone absent
4. Out of sight out of mind              d) To concentrate