have in mind
1. To be considering someone or something as a candidate or possibility for something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "have" and "in." I have Jane in mind for this job because she is clearly the most qualified candidate. What did you have in mind for dinner tonight? A: "Did you have something special in mind for date night?" B: "Maybe. Stay tuned."
2. To plan or intend to do something. I have in mind to ground you for a month for disobeying me like that! My flight home was so terrible, I have half in mind to write a letter to the airline company and complain. She had in mind to call the police on the people blasting music at 3 AM.
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have someone or something in mind
Fig. to be thinking of someone or something as a candidate for something. Did you have anyone in mind for the job? I have something in mind for the living-room carpeting. He probably had himself in mind when he spoke about the need for new blood.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
have it in mind to do something
, have something in mind
plan or intend to do something: How long have you had this in mind?have somebody/something in ˈmind (for something)
be planning to ask somebody to do a job, or use something to do a job: I need a secretary, but I haven’t got anyone in mind. ♢ I’ve got a picture by Hockney in mind for the front cover of the book.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
have in mind
1. To remember or think of: She has your best interests in mind.
2. To intend or be inclined (to do something): I have in mind to sell the house.
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