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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

He stopped frequently at my bench, the first weeks, more to check my frame of mind than my work.

From Literature

Us pupils walked in under this switch every blessed morning, and it was to put us in the right frame of mind for learning.

From Literature

Although the last part was a bit of a fib, I hoped the mention of family would put him in a sensible frame of mind.

From Literature

Feeling resolved, I gritted my teeth and attempted to get in the right frame of mind for what was coming.

From Literature

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