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closed-minded

Meaning: Unwilling to consider new ideas.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: This slang expression was originally used to describe a way of stopping the intake of addictive drugs, and is still used most often in reference to drugs, including cigarettes.

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