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5 thinking idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A man in a gray sweater sits at a small table with a plate in front of him. A big thought balloon with a question mark floats over his head. He rests his chin on his hand, and a woman in a green coat walks away after giving him a note.

What does “Food for thought” mean?

“Food for thought” means something that makes you think hard.

Example: Her advice gave me food for thought about my job.

Emoji clue: plate with fork and knife, thought balloon

A determined woman in a red jacket uses her bare hands to break a stack of bricks. A glowing brain above her head sends a bright beam down to her arm. A smiling friend watches and cheers.

What does “Mind over matter” mean?

“Mind over matter” means your strong mind can beat pain or fear.

Example: He was tired, but mind over matter got him up the hill.

Emoji clue: brain, up arrow, brick

Two smiling friends, a man and a woman, stand in a gift shop. Each one holds the same blue scarf and points to it with a surprised smile. Matching light bulbs glow above both of their heads.

What does “Great minds think alike” mean?

“Great minds think alike” means clever people often have the same idea.

Example: We both picked the same gift. Great minds think alike, my friend.

Emoji clue: brain, brain, thinking face

A friendly brown bear in a small blue vest sits inside a big see-through head shape and holds a clock that shows five. A woman in a white blouse points to a note with a clock on it and talks to the bear.

What does “Bear in mind” mean?

“Bear in mind” means to remember something when you decide.

Example: You can go on Friday, but bear in mind that the bank closes at five.

Emoji clue: bear, inbox tray, brain

A relaxed man in a yellow shirt answers a question at a quiz show desk. A small paper with a number floats off the very top of his head, and he shrugs with a smile. A host with a microphone looks surprised.

What does “Off the top of my head” mean?

“Off the top of my head” means without checking or thinking for long.

Example: I do not know his number off the top of my head, sorry.

Emoji clue: top arrow, head and shoulders

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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