11 ‘MIND’ EXPRESSIONS

QUIZ: What’s the meaning of “I am giving you a piece of my mind” ?

Apa arti dari "Saya memberi Anda sebagian dari pikiran saya"?
I think meaning of “I am giving you a piece of my mind” is when someone wants
to give an opinion or idea based on their respective knowledge. Because people's
opinions differ according to the knowledge they have
Mind category:
Mind can have to do with the brain and thinking/thoughts.
Pikiran bisa ada hubungannya dengan otak dan pikiran/pikiran. ide-idenya
Sometimes mind has to do with politeness or being polite. For example: Do you
mind?
Terkadang pikiran berkaitan dengan kesopanan atau bersikap sopan. Misalnya:
Apakah Anda keberatan?
Mind has also to do with paying attention to something. For instance: Mind the
gap, mind the hole (please be careful there’s a gap or hole).
Pikiran juga berkaitan dengan memperhatikan sesuatu. Misalnya: Perhatikan
celahnya, perhatikan lubangnya (harap hati-hati ada celah atau lubang).
1. Mind
Definition: it has to do with pretty much the brain. It’s not exactly the brain.
Definisi: itu ada hubungannya dengan otak. Ini bukan otak.
Mind is not physical. You can’t see the mind because the mind is where you
thoughts and memories are.
Pikiran bukan fisik. Anda tidak dapat melihat pikiran karena pikiran adalah tempat
pikiran dan ingatan Anda berada.
Example:
 Einstein had a brilliant mind. Einstein memiliki pikiran yang brilian
 Psychologists study the human mind. Psikolog mempelajari pikiran manusia.
 2. On someone’s mind. apa yg sedang kita pikirkan
Definition: Problems that we are thinking about.
Definisi: Masalah yang kita pikirkan.
Examples:
 What’s on your mind? (What are you thinking about?)
• Apa yang sedang kamu pikirkan? (Apa yang Anda pikirkan?)
 I have a lot on my mind.
Saya memiliki banyak pikiran.
 I had a fight with my girlfriend. That’s on my mind.
• Saya bertengkar dengan pacar saya. Itu ada di pikiran saya.

3. Have in mind.
Definition: Thinking about a person for a position. Thinking about something that
is right for a situation.
Definisi: Memikirkan seseorang untuk suatu posisi. Memikirkan sesuatu yang tepat
untuk suatu situasi.
Examples:
 Who are you voting for?
I have Obama in mind.
• Siapa yang Anda pilih?
Saya memikirkan Obama.

 What do you have in mind? mirip what are you thinking

Pizza, Hamburgers, and smoothies.
• Apa yang Anda pikirkan?
Pizza, Hamburger, dan smoothie.
  Who do you have in mind for the job? (Who is qualified or right for the
job?)
I have Susan in mind, Ma’am.
• Siapa yang Anda pikirkan untuk pekerjaan itu? (Siapa yang memenuhi
syarat atau tepat untuk pekerjaan itu?)
Saya memikirkan Susan, Bu.

4. Lose (luuss) someone’s mind.

Definition: Going crazy.
Examples:
 I am losing my mind. The hate towards Asians in America is completely
revolting.
• Saya kehilangan akal. Kebencian terhadap orang Asia di Amerika benar-
benar menjijikkan.
 She has lost her mind. She almost jumped off the bridge.
• Dia telah kehilangan akal sehatnya. Dia hampir melompat dari jembatan.
I have lost my mind when my moom past away, my mind seems to stop for a
moment. Memories of the past drive me crazy, like I can't believe it.

5. Cross someone’s mind.

Definition: Getting an idea or quickly thinking of something, a quick idea.
Definisi: Mendapatkan ide atau memikirkan sesuatu dengan cepat, ide yang
cepat.
Examples:
It just crossed my mind that we need to buy some more milk. (I just came up
with the idea of buying milk)
Terlintas dalam pikiranku bahwa kita perlu membeli susu lagi. (Saya baru saja
mendapat ide untuk membeli susu)
 When I go shopping to the mall/supermarket for buy an important item that I
want to buy. But after arrived at the mall and seen other interesting items, I just
turned to look at them and bought them. because enjoy to seen it, I often forget
buy an important item that I want to buy.
6. Give someone a piece of someone’s mind.
Definition: angry opinion.
Examples:
 I’m going to give them a piece of my mind. (I’m going to give them my
angry opinion)
 Saya akan memberi mereka sebagian dari pikiran saya. (Saya akan memberi
mereka pendapat marah saya)
I keep a good face and keep my word . I never angry as long as it doesn't
exceed the limit. Different opinion doesn't mean angry
when my husband forgets to put things or doesn't return them to their place
But it's only temporary anger, not real anger

 She gave her boyfriend a piece of her mind.

• Dia memberikan sebagian pikirannya kepada pacarnya.

7. Mind goes blank. I go blank, She goes blank

Definition: to forget everything. You forget what you’re going to say and do.
Definisi: melupakan segalanya. Anda lupa apa yang akan Anda katakan dan
lakukan.
Examples:
When sally looked at the questions, her mind went blank.
• Ketika sally melihat pertanyaan-pertanyaan itu, pikirannya menjadi kosong.
They didn’t remember the line, their mind must have gone blank.
• Mereka tidak ingat kalimat itu, pikiran mereka pasti kosong.
 Girl, you forget your own phone number? Your mind must be going blank.
• Gadis, Anda lupa nomor telepon Anda sendiri? Pikiranmu pasti kosong.
when I'm praying and I'm thinking about other things like "the stove has been
turned off or not, or the iron has been turned off or not " makes my mind go blank.
I forgot to read of material the prayer.
when I am discussing with my friend
the house was locked or not

Logic without logistics won't work.

8. Make up someone’s mind. Buat keputusan seseorang.
Definition: to decide to do something. memutuskan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Examples:
Maureen has made up her mind. She wants a divorce.
• Maureen telah mengambil keputusan. Dia ingin bercerai.
 I have made up my mind. I’m going to California.
• Saya telah mengambil keputusan. Saya akan pergi ke California.

In pandemic condition like now, I have made up my mind, I’m not to go anywhere,
including visiting my parents' house. This condition is difficult for everyone
including me, but we must keep the rules for the end of this pandemic.

9. Do you mind if..? Apakah Anda keberatan jika..?

Definition: trying to be polite, asking for permission, and requesting something.
Is something okay?
Definisi: berusaha bersikap sopan, meminta izin, dan meminta sesuatu.
Apakah ada yang baik-baik saja?
Examples:
Do you mind if I smoke here? Apakah Anda keberatan jika saya merokok di sini?
Do you mind if I open the window? Apakah Anda keberatan jika saya membuka
jendela?
I don’t mind it. Saya tidak keberatan.
I don’t mind if you open the window. Saya tidak keberatan jika Anda membuka
jendela.
I prefer if you didn’t (jika kamu ngga setuju dengan suatu hal)
I prefer if you didn’t smoke here. Saya lebih suka jika Anda tidak merokok di sini.
Would you mind getting me some coffee? (more polite)
Maukah Anda mengambilkan saya kopi? (lebih sopan)
Would you mind if I don’t come to your party? Apakah Anda keberatan jika saya
tidak datang ke pesta Anda?

10. Mind the….!

Definition: pay more attention to and to be careful about some sort of danger.
lebih memperhatikan dan berhati-hati terhadap beberapa jenis bahaya.
Examples:
 Mind the dog shit! Pikiran kotoran anjing!
 Mind the slippery floor! Pikiran lantai licin!
 Mind the puddle! (genangan air di jalan pas hujan)

11.Keep in mind! Ingatlah!

Definition: remember, do not forget! ingat, jangan lupa!
Examples:
 Keep in mind, the bus leaves at 8 am. Perlu diingat, bus berangkat pukul 8
pagi.
 Keep in mind, I’m on vacation on Wednesday. Perlu diingat, saya sedang
berlibur pada hari Rabu.
 It’s just something to keep in mind. Ini hanya sesuatu yang perlu diingat.