Set your mind on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SET yor (or yer) MYND awn (or AHN)
sˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈaɪnd/ /ˈɒn
SET yaw MYND on
Definition
To decide firmly that you want something or want to achieve something, and to focus all your attention and effort on it.
Usage & Nuances
This is a common, slightly formal idiom for determination. Usually followed by a noun or 'doing something' (gerund). Often used to describe ambitious goals or serious decisions. Not used for simple or casual choices.
Spanish: decidirte por - enfocarte en - empeñarte enPortuguese (BR): decidir-se por - focar em - determinar-se aPortuguese (PT): decidir-se por - focar em - determinar-se aChinese (Simplified): 下定决心要 - 专注于Chinese (Traditional): 下定決心要 - 專注於Hindi: मन में ठान लेना - संकल्प करनाArabic: تُصمّم على - تعقد العزم علىBengali: মন স্থির করা - মন দিয়ে সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়াRussian: намериться - твёрдо решитьJapanese: 心を決める - 心に決めるVietnamese: quyết tâm - đặt hết tâm trí vàoKorean: 마음을 먹다 - 결심하다Turkish: aklına koymak - kararlı olmakUrdu: دل میں ٹھان لینا - پختہ ارادہ کرناIndonesian: menetapkan hati - bertekad
Example Sentences
If you set your mind on winning the prize, you must work hard.
basic
She set her mind on becoming a doctor from a young age.
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You can achieve anything you set your mind on.
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He finally bought the car he had set his mind on for years.
natural
Once Lisa set her mind on moving abroad, nothing could stop her.
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Don't bother arguing—he's set his mind on quitting.
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