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mind of one's own, have a

Think independently, reach one's own opinions or conclusions. For example, You can't tell Karen what she should wear—she has a mind of her own. Also see know one's own mind.

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Nearby words

mind, mind bender, mind games, mind like a steel trap, have a, mind map, mind of one's own, have a, mind one's own business, mind one's p's and q's, mind out, mind over matter, mind reader
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