Enter your mind Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɛnɝ/, /ˈɛntɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaɪnd

EN-ter yor MYND

UK

ˈɛntɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈaɪnd

EN-tuh yaw MYND

Definition

To suddenly think of something, often unexpectedly or without planning. It describes when an idea or thought appears in your mind.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally to describe thoughts or ideas that come suddenly or unexpectedly. Commonly follows "didn't" or "never" (e.g., "It never entered my mind"). Often replaced by "cross your mind" which is slightly more common in spoken English. Not about physical movement.

• Spanish: pasar por tu mente - venirte a la cabeza
• Portuguese (BR): passar pela sua cabeça - vir à sua mente
• Portuguese (PT): passar pela tua cabeça - vir à tua mente
• Chinese (Simplified): 出现在你脑海里 - 想到
• Chinese (Traditional): 出現在你腦海裡 - 想到
• Hindi: दिमाग़ में आना - मन में आना
• Arabic: خطر على بالك - جاء إلى ذهنك
• Bengali: মনেই আসা - মাথায় আসা - মনে উদয় হওয়া
• Russian: приходить в голову - прийти на ум
• Japanese: 思い浮かぶ - 頭に浮かぶ
• Vietnamese: nảy ra trong đầu - chợt nghĩ đến
• Korean: 머리에 떠오르다 - 생각이 나다
• Turkish: aklına gelmek
• Urdu: ذہن میں آنا - خیال آنا
• Indonesian: terlintas di pikiran - terbesit di benak

Example Sentences

It didn't enter your mind that you might win, did it?

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The idea just entered your mind one day?

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Did it ever enter your mind to ask for help?

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Honestly, quitting never even entered your mind, right?

natural

It didn't enter your mind to check the weather before leaving?

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Sometimes the best ideas enter your mind when you least expect them.

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