Phrase guide

know one's own mind

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To clearly understand one's own feelings, intentions, preferences, etc; to know precisely what one wants; to be decisive or determined.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: saber què es fa (algú) — Translations
  • Finnish: tietää mitä haluta — Translations
  • Finnish: tietää mitä tahtoa — Translations
  • French: se connaître — Translations
  • Russian: себе́ на уме́ (sebé na umé) — Translations
  • Spanish: saber lo que se pesca (alguien) — Translations
  • Zazaki: kes heway xo zano — Translations