Collocations for mind - noun

human
the complex nature of the human mind

conscious, subconscious, unconscious
Our subconscious mind tries to protect us.

best, brilliant, finest
a problem that has defeated the world''s finest minds

agile, enquiring, lively | open
Try to keep an open mind until you''ve heard all the facts.

impressionable
influencing impressionable young minds

one-track
Honestly, all you ever talk about is sex - you''ve got a one-track mind!

come into, come to, cross, flash across/into, go through, spring to
The thought never crossed my mind! | I''m sure someone can help you, but no one immediately springs to mind.

bear in, keep in
Bear in mind the age of the vehicle when assessing its value. | Here are some important points to keep in mind …

slip
I''m sorry I forgot your birthday - it completely slipped my mind.

be imprinted on, stick in
terrible images that will be imprinted on our minds for ever

prey on
It''s been preying on my mind ever since it happened.

occupy
He occupied his mind by playing cards against himself.

wander
Her mind began to wander.

race
His mind raced, trying to think of a way out of the situation.

be in a turmoil, reel
Her mind was still reeling from the shock.

in your ~
You''ve been in my mind a lot lately.

in ~
I''ll keep what you say in mind.

on your ~
I''ve got a lot on my mind at the moment.

at/in the back of your mind
The problem was always at the back of my mind.

at/in the forefront of your mind
Try to keep safety in the forefront of your mind at all times.

a frame/state of mind
He''s in rather a negative frame of mind.

have sth in mind
What kind of party do you have in mind?

in the recesses of your mind
It was something she had never imagined, not even in the deepest recesses of her mind.

mind and body
refreshed in mind and body

no doubt in your mind
There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that he was guilty.

uppermost in your mind
Their own problems of course remained uppermost in their minds.