give (one's) mind to (something)

give (one's) mind to (something)

To give one's complete attention, determination, and effort toward some undertaking. You can still manage a B average if you give your mind to acing the final exam. I know we can win this game, but only if we all give our minds to it. I'm so disappointed that I gave my mind to winning the match and still lost.

See also: give, mind, to

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give your ˈmind to something

think hard about something: He hadn’t really been giving his mind to the problem. ♢ I’m sure you’ll learn it if you give your mind to it.

See also: give, mind, something, to

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