On your mind Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaɪnd

AHN-yer-MYND

UK

ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈaɪnd

ON-yaw-MYND

Definition

If something is 'on your mind', you are thinking about it a lot, often because you are worried or concerned about it.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in informal and conversational English. Common in questions ("What's on your mind?") to show care. Can refer to worries, plans, or anything occupying your thoughts.

• Spanish: en tu mente - en tu cabeza - preocupando
• Portuguese (BR): na sua mente - na sua cabeça - te preocupando
• Portuguese (PT): na tua mente - na tua cabeça - a preocupar-te
• Chinese (Simplified): 你在想的事 - 你心里想的事
• Chinese (Traditional): 你在想的事 - 你心裡想的事
• Hindi: आपके मन में - आपके दिमाग़ में
• Arabic: في بالك - في ذهنك - يشغل بالك
• Bengali: মনে - চিন্তায়
• Russian: на уме - в голове
• Japanese: 気になっている - 心にある
• Vietnamese: đang nghĩ đến - bận tâm
• Korean: 생각에 있다 - 마음에 있다
• Turkish: aklında - kafasında
• Urdu: ذہن میں
• Indonesian: di pikiran - dipikirkan

Example Sentences

You look worried. What's on your mind?

basic

There's a lot on my mind today.

basic

Try not to let it stay on your mind all night.

basic

If something’s on your mind, just talk to me about it.

natural

She’s had that problem on her mind for weeks.

natural

Money has really been on my mind lately.

natural