make up mind

make up your mind

1. to decide what to choose. I can't make up my mind whether to have the salmon or the chicken. (often + question word)

2. to become very certain that you want to do something. At a very early age she made up her mind to become an actress. (often + to do something) My mind's made up. I'm handing in my resignation tomorrow.

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make up your mind

to decide something, esp. what to do. She's made up her mind to take dancing lessons. Once you've made your mind up, there's no turning back.

See also: mind