Know your own mind Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈmaɪnd

NOH yor OWN MYND

UK

nˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /mˈaɪnd

noh yaw OHN MYND

Definition

To be confident and clear about what you want or what you believe, without being easily influenced by others.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is used to describe someone who is decisive and self-assured. Common in both formal and informal situations. Typically applied to positive personality traits, but may also imply stubbornness if overused.

• Spanish: tener las ideas claras - saber lo que quieres
• Portuguese (BR): saber o que quer - ter opinião própria
• Portuguese (PT): saber o que quer - ter opinião própria
• Chinese (Simplified): 有主见 - 知道自己想要什么
• Chinese (Traditional): 有主見 - 知道自己想要什麼
• Hindi: अपने मन की जानना
• Arabic: أن تكون واثقًا من رأيك - تعرف ما تريد
• Bengali: নিজের মন জানা - নিজের সিদ্ধান্তে দৃঢ় থাকা
• Russian: знать, чего хочешь - быть уверенным в себе
• Japanese: 自分の考えをしっかり持つ
• Vietnamese: biết rõ ý mình - kiên định với quyết định của mình
• Korean: 자신의 생각을 확고히 하다 - 자기 의지가 분명하다
• Turkish: ne istediğini bilmek - kararlı olmak
• Urdu: اپنے ارادے کو جاننا - اپنے فیصلے پر قائم رہنا
• Indonesian: tahu apa yang diinginkan - yakin pada pendirian sendiri

Example Sentences

She knows her own mind and never changes her decision easily.

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It's important to know your own mind before making big decisions.

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Do you know your own mind when it comes to your career?

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I really admire people who know their own mind and stick to their goals.

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You can tell he knows his own mind—he never lets anyone sway him.

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My sister has always known her own mind, even as a child.

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