B2idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
in two minds
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unable to decide between two choices
British; American English says 'of two minds'. Follow it with 'about' + noun/-ing or 'whether'.
In context
I'm in two minds about buying a car or just using Grab.
She was in two minds whether to accept the job in Singapore.
Common mistake
Incorrect: I'm in two mind about it.
Correct: I'm in two minds about it.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens