Idiom Topics

  • The Ubiquitous Essentials

    10
    • On the other hand
    • At the end of the day
    • In the long run
    • Bear in mind
    • A piece of cake
    • Keep an eye on
    • Out of the blue
    • Rule of thumb
    • So far, so good
    • Behind the scenes

  • Everyday Casual & Workplace

    10
    • Under the weather
    • Call it a day
    • Up in the air
    • Wrap your head around
    • Break the ice
    • Get out of hand
    • Go the extra mile
    • Touch base
    • Hit the nail on the head
    • Cut corners

  • Problem Solving & Interaction

    10
    • See eye to eye
    • Read between the lines
    • Take it with a grain of salt
    • Get the hang of it
    • Give the benefit of the doubt
    • The elephant in the room
    • Hit the ground running
    • Play it by ear
    • Bite the bullet
    • Sit on the fence

  • Decisions & Perspectives

    9
    • Jump on the bandwagon
    • Cross that bridge when we come to it
    • The best of both worlds
    • A blessing in disguise
    • Once in a blue moon
    • Pull someone's leg
    • Miss the boat
    • Better late than never
    • Get your act together

  • Colorful & Traditional

    10
    • Spill the beans
    • Let the cat out of the bag
    • Bite off more than you can chew
    • Go back to the drawing board
    • Barking up the wrong tree
    • Actions speak louder than words
    • A penny for your thoughts
    • Break a leg
    • Hit the sack
    • Beat around the bush

  • Academic & Formal Discourse

    10
    • Bear fruit
    • Pave the way
    • Shed light on
    • Go hand in hand
    • Tip the scales
    • Fly in the face of
    • Bring to the table
    • Turn a blind eye
    • Draw a blank
    • State of the art

  • Emotions & Reactions

    10
    • Over the moon
    • Down in the dumps
    • On edge
    • Blow off steam
    • Keep your cool
    • Drive someone up the wall
    • On cloud nine
    • A weight off my shoulders
    • At your wits' end
    • Thrilled to bits

  • Effort, Success, & Failure

    10
    • Start from scratch
    • Pass with flying colors
    • Fall flat
    • Go down the drain
    • Keep your head above water
    • Pay off
    • Throw in the towel
    • Make headway
    • Uphill battle
    • Back to square one

  • Time, Speed, & Urgency

    10
    • Beat the clock
    • At the eleventh hour
    • Around the clock
    • In the nick of time
    • Drag your feet
    • Time flies
    • Make up for lost time
    • Call time on
    • Ahead of the curve
    • On the spur of the moment

  • Resources, Money, & Value

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    • Make ends meet
    • Foot the bill
    • Break the bank
    • Tighten your belt
    • Bang for your buck
    • A drop in the ocean
    • Make a killing
    • On a shoestring budget
    • Worth your weight in gold
    • Pay top dollar

Bear in mind

Learn the meaning, origin, and usage of the idiom "Bear in mind" with five example sentences across different contexts. This idiom is part of ourThe Ubiquitous Essentials collection for PTE and IELTS preparation.

The Ubiquitous Essentials

Bear in mind

Bear in mind
To remember, keep in mind, or consider a specific piece of information when making a decision or thinking about a matter.
History & Origin

The phrase comes from the Old English verb 'beran', which originally meant to carry, support, or endure a heavy load. Over time, this physical act of carrying a burden evolved metaphorically into the mental act of carrying an important thought or piece of information inside one's memory.

Examples
Workplace Email

Please bear in mind that the office will be closed this Friday for the public holiday, so all weekly reports must be submitted by Thursday afternoon.

Casual Conversation

If you're planning to hike up the mountain tomorrow, bear in mind that the weather can change very quickly at high altitudes.

Academic Writing

When analyzing the economic data from 2020, researchers must bear in mind the unprecedented global disruptions caused by the pandemic.

News/Media

Voters should bear in mind the candidates' long-term track records on environmental policy rather than focusing solely on recent campaign promises.

Formal Speech

As we embark on this ambitious infrastructure project, we must bear in mind our core commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being.

Quiz
Which of the following sentences uses the idiom correctly?

A. I tried to bear in mind my keys this morning, but I still left them on the kitchen table.

B. When planning the outdoor wedding, you should bear in mind that it might rain in October.

C. She was so angry that she couldn't bear in mind her brother's messy room anymore.

D. The teacher told the students to bear in mind the vocabulary list until they memorized every word.