Set your mind to Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SET yor MIND to
sˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈaɪnd/ /tˈuː
SET yaw MIND too
Definition
To decide that you really want to do something and then focus your energy and effort on achieving it.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly informal and encouraging. Commonly used to express motivation or determination. Often followed by a goal: "If you set your mind to it, you can do anything." Not used for physical placement; always about intentions and effort.
Spanish: decidirte a - proponertePortuguese (BR): decidir-se a - dedicar-se aPortuguese (PT): decidir-se a - dedicar-se aChinese (Simplified): 下定决心Chinese (Traditional): 下定決心Hindi: मन लगाना - ठान लेनाArabic: تعقد العزم على - تضع هدفك فيBengali: মনোযোগ দেওয়া - দৃঢ়সংকল্প হওয়াRussian: настроиться - решить твёрдоJapanese: 心に決める - 本気になるVietnamese: quyết tâm - đặt hết tâm trí vàoKorean: 마음을 먹다 - 결심하다Turkish: kafanı bir şeye koymak - aklına koymakUrdu: دل لگا لینا - پوری توجہ دیناIndonesian: menetapkan tekad - bertekad
Example Sentences
You can learn English if you set your mind to it.
basic
She became a doctor because she set her mind to her dream.
basic
If you set your mind to something, anything is possible.
basic
I know it's hard, but you can do it if you really set your mind to it.
natural
He can achieve anything he sets his mind to.
natural
Once she set her mind to getting healthy, nothing could stop her.
natural