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bear in mind that

fixed phr..
C1 Advanced Oxford

fixed phr.. you use this to tell someone to remember a specific fact or piece of information before they make a decision.

fixed phr.. a fixed formulaic expression used to introduce a relevant factor or constraint that the interlocutor should consider during a cognitive process or decision-making task.


SIMPLE

Please bear in mind that the office is closed on Mondays.

CONTEXTUAL

When you plan your budget, bear in mind that prices usually go up in the winter.

COMPLEX

While the initial results are promising, we must bear in mind that the sample size was relatively small and may not represent the entire population.

Usage

usually followed by a 'that' clause containing the information to be remembered.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'keep in mind', which is more common in casual American English; 'bear in mind' sounds slightly more formal and deliberate.

Pitfall

bare in mind thatbear in mind thatthe verb 'bear' means to carry or hold, whereas 'bare' means to uncover or naked.

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