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be in two minds

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be in two minds

To experience indecision and/or conflicting emotions. I am in two minds about whether or not to go to the party tonight. I'm sure it will be fun, but I have a lot of work to do too. The committee is currently in two minds about a suitable punishment, but hopefully they will reach a decision in the morning.

See also: mind, two

be in/of two minds

to be unable to decide about something (often + whether ) I was in two minds whether or not to come this morning. (often + about ) Residents are of two minds about new traffic restrictions in the area.

See also: mind, two