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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