put one's mind to

Idioms

Also, set one's mind on. Concentrate on or be determined to achieve, as in She's put her mind to improving her test results, or I've set my mind on finding a job I really like. [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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I agree that it seems to put one's mind to sleep.

From England, My England by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.

From Pollyanna Grows Up by Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)

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