# bear sb/sth in mind

idiom · CEFR C1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/bear-sb-sth-in-mind
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

to remember a piece of information when you are making a decision or thinking about a problem.

## Examples

- Please bear in mind that the store closes early today.
- When you choose a hotel for your vacation, bear in mind that the city center is very noisy at night.
- As the committee deliberates on the new policy, they must bear in mind the long-term consequences for the local community and the environment.

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