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keep an open mind

Meaning: To be willing to listen to and consider all sides of an issue; not to have made up one's mind in advance.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Open-minded and closed-minded generally refer to a person's overall outlook or approach, whereas keep an open mind is used to describe one's approach to one particular situation or topic.

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  • out of the blue — Suddenly and unexpectedly.
  • out of the woods — Out of danger; out of a very difficult situation.
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More English idioms

  • over the top — Beyond expectations; outside normal or accepted boundaries; exaggerated.
  • over the hill — Too old to be of much value.
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  • past one's prime — Too old to be of much value.

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