THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Keep an open mind
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
To consider possibilities fairly and avoid deciding before you have enough information.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Let’s keep an open mind until we have heard both proposals.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Let’s ________ until we have heard both proposals.
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Keep an open mind — To consider possibilities fairly and avoid deciding before you have enough information.
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When to use it
Use this expression when discussing a new idea, an unfamiliar experience or a decision with incomplete evidence. It suits everyday and workplace conversations.
More examples in context
- I tried to keep an open mind about the new lesson format.
- The committee kept an open mind while checking the applicants’ experience.
Usage note
Use an open mind, not a open mind. Keeping an open mind does not require accepting every claim; you can examine evidence and then reject an idea. Open-minded is the related adjective.
A short conversation
A: I do not think the new timetable will work.
B: Let’s keep an open mind until we see the full plan.
A: All right. I will read it first.
One more practice question
Which action shows an open mind?
A. Reading both proposals before deciding which is better.
B. Rejecting a proposal before hearing anything about it.
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A. The person considers the available information before deciding. Immediate rejection without hearing it does not fit.
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