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frame of mind

[freym uhv mahynd]

idiom

  1. a person’s mental or emotional state, often as it relates to how the person feels about or responds to a particular thing.

    At the very least, it'll put you in a better frame of mind to tackle that long to-do list.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of frame of mind1

First recorded in 1710–20
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Idioms and Phrases

Mental or emotional attitude or mood, as in You have to be in the right frame of mind to enjoy hiking in the rain. This idiom was first recorded in 1665.
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It’s a gift to go out in good health and a clear frame of mind.

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"So something happens when I put my Speedos on. I get a completely different frame of mind. I'm just so determined to get through the day without putting my clothes on."

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Nevertheless, Raducanu will head to the French Open in a positive frame of mind.

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Mr O'Connell at this point was "in a good frame of mind", he noted.

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I was in no frame of mind to make a decision, although I still wondered whether I could do better.

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