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2008.05.02(Review of 2001.10.05 edition)

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Today's LessonCATEGORY: イディオム
CHANGE (your) MIND   考え直す

Explanation

  • To change your mind is to make a decision that is different from the one you had before or to have a new opinion about something.
  • change one’s mind は、前に決めたことを変えたり、新しい意見を持ったりすること、つまり、考え直す、という意味です。

CHANGE (your) MIND

examples

  1. He'll never change his mind. Once he makes up his mind to do something, he does it.
  2. I've changed my mind - I'm not going to Europe after all.
  3. a: I thought you were going to buy a desktop computer.
    b: I was, but I changed my mind. With a laptop, I'll also be able to work at coffee shops once in a while.
  4. If you change your mind about attending the event, please let me know by the 10th so that we can give someone else your place.

英会話レッスンThe four-day weekend is knocking at your door. Don't forget to give it an enthusiastic welcome!