open mind

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

Every American should carefully examine the president's remarks with an open mind.

From The Daily Beast

The judge accepted the email as indication that the State Police had kept an adequately open mind.

From The Daily Beast

On the day he or she is unveiled, conservatives will announce that they are approaching the selection with an open mind.

From The Daily Beast

I'm also a good listener and will always have an open mind and heart.

From The Daily Beast

He tests his judgment, and those of his advisers, without really engaging with a fully open mind.

From The Daily Beast

He left little to chance and never went out to attack but with a "plan, an altairnitive plan an'—an open mind."

From Project Gutenberg

The open mind that never reaches any certainty to fill it is a very poor possession indeed.

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It must be frankly admitted that on these subjects Mllenhoff did not begin his studies with an open mind.

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On the contrary he saw things very sanely and with a very open mind.

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Though he pretended to keep an open mind, he was inviting criticism only for the satisfaction of demolishing it.

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