Make your mind up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈəp

MAYK-yer-MYND-up

UK

mˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈaɪnd/ /ˈʌp

MAYK-yaw-MYND-up

Definition

To decide between possibilities after thinking; to make a choice, especially after hesitating.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, conversational expression, usually used to tell someone to decide or when describing your own decision-making. Can be said as "make up your mind" (American English is more likely to use "make up your mind"). Not for very formal writing.

• Spanish: decidirse - tomar una decisión
• Portuguese (BR): decidir-se - tomar uma decisão
• Portuguese (PT): decidir-se - tomar uma decisão
• Chinese (Simplified): 下定决心 - 做决定
• Chinese (Traditional): 下定決心 - 做決定
• Hindi: फ़ैसला करना - निर्णय लेना
• Arabic: اتخذ قرارك - حسم أمرك
• Bengali: সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া - মনস্থির করা
• Russian: принять решение - определиться
• Japanese: 決める
• Vietnamese: quyết định
• Korean: 결정하다 - 마음을 정하다
• Turkish: karar vermek
• Urdu: فیصلہ کرنا
• Indonesian: memutuskan - mengambil keputusan

Example Sentences

You’ve had all day to make your mind up. What’s taking so long?

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He couldn’t make his mind up between the blue shirt and the red one.

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Come on, just make your mind up already!

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I can’t make my mind up if I want to move or stay.

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It’s time to make your mind up about which cake you want.

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Please make your mind up soon; we’re waiting.

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