open mind

Idioms  

1. A mind receptive to different opinions and ideas, as in Her open mind could see merit in the new method. This phrase is often put as keep an open mind, as in The judge cautioned the jury to keep an open mind while hearing the evidence. [First half of 1800s]

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open mind

Tan, who said she keeps an "open mind" about the supernatural, said it was not surprising when people seek spiritual explanations for something they cannot readily define.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

“I want people to feel, I want people to think, think with their heart, and I want them to maybe bend their mind a little bit. Everybody needs to keep an open mind these days.”

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Warsh has said he welcomes disagreement or a “family fight” among Fed officials in which they debate policy with an open mind.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

Hunter was somewhat optimistic leading up to the tribal council and said that he thought some of the jury members had come with an open mind.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

“I admit, I prefer an open mind to a closed one,” he said.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor