put one's mind to



put one's mind to

Also, set one's mind on. Concentrate on or be determined to achieve, as in She's put her mind to improving her test results, or I've set my mind on finding a job I really like. [First half of 1800s]
See also: mind, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AndrÉIa-Portuguese (Brazilian)
Shantanu-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Ofeliao-FE-lyahSpanish, Italian
Bartholomeus-Dutch, Biblical Latin
Liviu-Romanian
Anneliesah-ne-LEES (German), ahn-nə-LEES (Dutch)German, Dutch