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frame of mind

American  
[freym uhv mahynd] / ˈfreɪm əv ˈmaɪnd /

idiom

  1. a person’s mental or emotional state, often as it relates to how the person feels about or responds to a particular thing.

    At the very least, it'll put you in a better frame of mind to tackle that long to-do list.
frame of mind More Idioms  

  1. Mental or emotional attitude or mood, as in You have to be in the right frame of mind to enjoy hiking in the rain. This idiom was first recorded in 1665.

Etymology

Origin of frame of mind

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

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However, the Nottinghamshire batter hopes placing a greater emphasis on fitness and being in the right frame of mind will prevent his international career from ending before he wants it to.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

But he said he is entering the new season in a positive frame of mind.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

It is a great way to put myself into a frame of mind to go to bed, especially if I’ve done a show or watched a movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

"It has to be a given, because if you don't show up with that frame of mind you're on the backward step straight away," he added.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

As I said, by the time I got to Spanish, I was in a better frame of mind.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

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