have sb/sth in mind
fixed phr..fixed phr.. to be thinking of a specific person, thing, or plan for a particular purpose.
fixed phr.. to possess a preconceived idea, candidate, or plan suitable for a specific context or requirement.
Do you have a specific date in mind for the party?
I'm looking for a new car, but I don't have any particular model in mind yet.
The committee already had several qualified candidates in mind before the official recruitment process even commenced.
the object (sb/sth) usually sits between 'have' and 'in mind', though it can follow the whole phrase if the object is a long clause.
contrast this with 'keep in mind', which means to remember or consider a fact, whereas 'have in mind' refers to a specific choice or idea you are already considering.
I have in mind a plan.I have a plan in mind.the object usually comes between 'have' and 'in mind' unless the object is very long or complex.