to-change-your-mind
/tə tʃeɪndʒ jɔː məɪnd/ IELTSAcademic
phrase
To decide differently after first deciding something. It means you stop supporting one choice and choose another one instead.
- She changed her mind about the job.
- Don't rush; you may change your mind later.
- He changed his mind and stayed home.
Adinary Nuance
Change your mind is for a personal decision or opinion. It is softer and more everyday than reconsider, which sounds more formal and careful. It is also different from reverse your decision, which is stronger and often used in official situations.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đổi ý
- Spanish
- cambiar de opinión
- Chinese
- 改变主意
- Japanese
- 考えを変える
- Korean
- 마음을 바꾸다
Etymology
This phrase uses the old English verb "change" with "mind" meaning opinion or decision. It has been used in English for a very long time, especially from Middle English onward.
Common phrases
change your mind aboutchange your mind latermake up your mind
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Frequently asked questions
- Is "change your mind" formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in everyday English. It works well in speech and informal writing.
- What is the difference between "change your mind" and "reconsider"?
- "Change your mind" is more everyday. "Reconsider" sounds more formal and suggests thinking again carefully.
- Can I use "change your mind" in IELTS speaking?
- Yes. It is natural and clear in IELTS speaking answers.