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

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

"Searches relating to the investigation remain ongoing and counter terrorism detectives are keeping an open mind to the motivation of the attack," it added.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

This column doesn’t envy Times management having to deal with the Times staff, but let’s keep an open mind and allow for the possibility that the newspaper’s management is just as unreasonable as its newsroom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 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

Most seemed downright silly, though my parents always told me to keep an open mind.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben