know one's own mind

Be certain about what one wants; be decisive. For example, Don't ask him; he's so tired that he doesn't know his own mind, or She certainly knows her own mind when it comes to giving stage directions. This term was first recorded in 1824.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Judith	JOO-dith (English), zhoo-DEET (French), YOO-dit (German)	English, Jewish, French, German, Spanish, Biblical
Thema	-	Western African, Akan
Tadala	tah-DAH-lah	Southern African, Chewa
Taneka	tə-NEE-kə	African American (Rare)
Gaenor	GAY-nawr	Welsh
Evgeny	yev-GYE-nee, eev-GYE-nee	Russian