change one's mind
To decide differently than one had decided before.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I changed my mind and decided to stay home.”
“She planned to sell her car, but she changed her mind after realizing how much she still needed it.”
“Although he had firmly committed to the original proposal, the mounting evidence eventually compelled him to change his mind regarding the project's feasibility.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026