Idiom · B2 · Neutral · approving
keep an open mind
keep an OH-pun mynd Stress open mind; about or on can introduce the topic.
Delay forming a fixed opinion and remain willing to consider facts, ideas, or possibilities fairly.
ostati otvorenog uma; ne donositi sud unapred; biti spreman razmotriti različite mogućnosti
Use it
I prefer the first design, but I’ll keep an open mind until we hear from the users.
A current preference does not become a final judgment.
The panel must keep an open mind about explanations that do not fit its first theory.
About names the issue on which judgment should remain open.
Build the sentence
keep / have + an open mind + about/on something
Memory scene
Leave the door of judgment open until every piece of evidence has had a chance to enter.
Watch out
Keeping an open mind does not mean accepting every claim as true. It means considering possibilities fairly while still evaluating the evidence.
Nearby language
A more formal way to say that you are willing to consider new ideas or information.
Specifically means postpone a decision or opinion; an open mind also emphasizes willingness to consider alternatives.
Describes a general quality or attitude, while keep an open mind often refers to one developing situation.
Make it yours
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