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make up one's mind

idiom
Meaning

To decide; to reach a conclusion.


Examples
SIMPLE

I cannot make up my mind about which shoes to buy.

CONTEXTUAL

She took a long time to make up her mind, but she finally chose the blue dress for the party.

COMPLEX

After weighing the professional risks against the potential rewards, he finally made up his mind to resign and pursue his passion for painting.

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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  5. 05

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    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated July 12, 2026