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Traduzione e definizione
What's on your mind?: A cosa stai / state pensando?
(I've got lots of things) on my mind (at the moment!)
:(Ho molte cose) per la testa (in questo momento!)
Esempi
- "Bruno : No, but only if you tell me what's on your mind."
- "What's on your mind, Jean?"
- "Get ready to express what's on your mind!"
- "I must admit I'm curious to know what's on your mind, but I suppose I'll have to wait until I arrive in Texas to find out."
- "Have a seat. What's on your mind?"
- "Horatio : You know very well what's on my mind."
- "Donna : You look distracted. What's on your mind?"
- "Bruno : Anything else on your mind, Mick?"
- "What's on your mind? You can tell me Bruno."
- "I've had a lot of things on my mind lately."
- "Bob : Yeah, I think that's possible. What's on your mind?"
- "You have a strange look in your eye. What's on your mind?"
Esercizio 1
Fill in the blanks using words from the conversation you just heard. Note that this is NOT a transcript of the dialogue, but an imaginary conversation!
All of these terms were used in the dialogue.
Donna: Please sit down on the sofa, Mr. Cheeter.
Philip: You mean the ?
Donna: That's another word for it, I suppose. What's on your this afternoon?
Philip: You mean "What am I thinking about?"
Donna: Yes Mr. Cheeter, that's exactly what I mean. Well?
Philip: I think the design of your skirt is amazing. I love the motif. You know the red and black stripes and the little circles... incredible!
Donna: So you like the of my skirt?
Philip: I love it. Thanks for your time Donna, I'll see you next week.
All of these terms were used in the dialogue.
Donna: Please sit down on the sofa, Mr. Cheeter.
Philip: You mean the ?
Donna: That's another word for it, I suppose. What's on your this afternoon?
Philip: You mean "What am I thinking about?"
Donna: Yes Mr. Cheeter, that's exactly what I mean. Well?
Philip: I think the design of your skirt is amazing. I love the motif. You know the red and black stripes and the little circles... incredible!
Donna: So you like the of my skirt?
Philip: I love it. Thanks for your time Donna, I'll see you next week.
Fill in the blanks using words from the conversation you just heard. Note that this is NOT a transcript of the dialogue, but an imaginary conversation!
All of these terms were used in the dialogue.
Donna: Please sit down on the sofa, Mr. Cheeter.
Philip: You mean the couch 1?
Donna: That's another word for it, I suppose. What's on your mind 2 this afternoon?
Philip: You mean "What am I thinking about?"
Donna: Yes Mr. Cheeter, that's exactly what I mean. Well?
Philip: I think the design of your skirt is amazing. I love the motif. You know the red and black stripes and the little circles... incredible!
Donna: So you like the pattern 3 of my skirt?
Philip: I love it. Thanks for your time Donna, I'll see you next week.
All of these terms were used in the dialogue.
Donna: Please sit down on the sofa, Mr. Cheeter.
Philip: You mean the couch 1?
Donna: That's another word for it, I suppose. What's on your mind 2 this afternoon?
Philip: You mean "What am I thinking about?"
Donna: Yes Mr. Cheeter, that's exactly what I mean. Well?
Philip: I think the design of your skirt is amazing. I love the motif. You know the red and black stripes and the little circles... incredible!
Donna: So you like the pattern 3 of my skirt?
Philip: I love it. Thanks for your time Donna, I'll see you next week.
1 couch: A "couch" is a sofa, a piece of furniture typically used for sitting. They are often found in living rooms and in the office of a psychologist.
2 mind: The term "mind" literally refers to the brain or head of a person. Donna uses the term idiomatically both in this exercise as well as in her dialogue with Philip. Here she asks him "What's on your mind?" which is a question equivalent to "what are you thinking?", "What's wrong". We often ask this question after someone has requested to speak with you. Example: -I need to speak to you Bruno. -Sure Luna, what's on your mind?
3 pattern: A "pattern" is a recurring trend, theme or motif. It could be a color or shape pattern on a piece of clothing or a trend in the weather, or a behavior pattern. In the dialogue between Philip and Donna, Donna tells Philip that she recognizes a "pattern" in Philip's perception of the inkblot tests: he sees women in each one.
Esercizio 2
I've had a lot of things on my mind lately.
This means that Doris has:
This means that Doris has:
I've had a lot of things on my mind lately.
This means that Doris has:
This means that Doris has:
This is incorrect. "To have things on your mind" does not mean you are suffering from headaches or pains located in your head!
This is incorrect. "To have things on your mind" does not mean your are experiencing hallucinations or seeing things that are not really there - like that huge pink spider crawling on you screen! Sorry... too much coffee.
This is correct. If you "have things on your mind", you are preoccupied or distracted about something, or you have a lot to think about. Example: I couldn't concentrate on the presentation because I had too many things on my mind. Your "mind" is the part of your head that thinks and feels and worries! In Doris's email, she is suggesting that she forgot to send the power point presentation because she was preoccupied with problems or anxieties.
This is incorrect. "To have things on your mind" means "things" (=problems) are constantly in your thoughts. It does not mean you are becoming forgetful or suffering from memory loss. Where was I? Ah yes, next correction!
Esercizio 3
Which of the following questions could replace Sam's question, "Do you have a restaurant in mind?"
Which of the following questions could replace Sam's question, "Do you have a restaurant in mind?"
If Sam had asked "do you mind if I choose the restaurant", then he would indeed be asking if it would bother Bruno if Sam chose the restaurant. However, "would you mind?" or "do you mind?" is a different question than "do you have something in mind?".
If Sam had asked "is there something on your mind?", we might assume that Bruno was worried about something. However, Sam's question regards Bruno's preference for a restaurant, and not his concerns or worries.
Sam's question is not whether Bruno "remembers" the restaurant the ate at last time, but rather if Bruno wants to go to a particular restaurant this time.
The expression "to have something in mind" expresses that someone is thinking about something specific, or that they have an idea about something. Sam is asking Bruno if he has a restaurant "in mind", which is a way of asking him if he was thinking about eating at a particular restaurant.
Esercizio 4
"What did you have in mind?"
Find the meaning of this, and other "mind" idioms!
What did you have in mind? -->
He speaks his mind -->
Mind your own business! -->
Find the meaning of this, and other "mind" idioms!
What did you have in mind? -->
He speaks his mind -->
Mind your own business! -->
"What did you have in mind?"
Find the meaning of this, and other "mind" idioms!
What did you have in mind? --> What are your ideas? 1
He speaks his mind --> He talks frankly 2
Mind your own business! --> This doesn't concern you! 3
Find the meaning of this, and other "mind" idioms!
What did you have in mind? --> What are your ideas? 1
He speaks his mind --> He talks frankly 2
Mind your own business! --> This doesn't concern you! 3
1 What are your ideas?: "What do/did you have in mind?" means "What are you thinking?". This idiom is commonly used to ask about people's ideas. In the dialogue, Hannah suggests that Bruno's party should take place in "a more unusual venue (=location)". Brian asks Hannah, "What did you have in mind?" to make Hannah explain her idea further.
1 What's worrying you?: If someone is worried or anxious, we would more probably ask, "What's ON your mind?". If you have something (or someone) "on your mind" then you are thinking and worrying about it (or them) a lot. Example: It's my driving test tomorrow - it's been on my mind all day.
1 What drugs have you been doing?: Oops! "What did you have in mind?" is not used to ask about what drugs someone has been doing!
2 He talks frankly: If you "speak your mind", you speak frankly, saying exactly what you think in a very direct manner. Example: Philip might sometimes offend people in meetings, but at least he speaks his mind.
2 He talks a lot: "To speak your mind" is not to "speak a lot".
2 He's arrogant: "To speak your mind" is not to be "arrogant".
3 This doesn't concern you!: If something is "your business", it is your responsibility or it concerns you. "To mind" is to be careful about something (Example: Mind your head!). The common idiom "mind your own business" means "look after you own affairs and don't ask questions (or be curious) about things that don't concern you". Example: -How old are you, grandma? -Mind your own business!
3 Go into business for yourself!: "Mind your own business" is not a suggestion that you should start your own business or commercial enterprise!
3 Look after your belongings!: "Mind your own business" is not used to encourage people to look after their things or belongings.
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