Idiom idiom
have sb/sth in mind for sth
Meaning
to think of a specific person or thing as a good choice for a particular job or purpose.
Examples
“I have someone in mind for the open position.”
“The manager told the team that she already had a candidate in mind for the new project lead role.”
“Although the committee considered several applicants, the director admitted he had a specific expert in mind for the research project from the very beginning.”
Last updated April 22, 2026