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

But the authorities were "keeping an open mind", she added in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Participants emphasized, however, that they approached each meeting with an open mind and decisions at future meetings would depend on incoming information.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Do what you can, and do so with grace and an open mind.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Det Insp Josh Lee said officers were working to gather further evidence around the circumstances of the girl's death and were "keeping an open mind".

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

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

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor