“Cross your mind”

Definition

To think of something briefly.

Examples

Examples

“It never crossed my mind that he could refuse.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Cross your mind" mean?
"Cross your mind" means to think of something briefly..
How do you use "Cross your mind" in a sentence?
Example: "It never crossed my mind that he could refuse."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cross your mind"?
Прийти в голову на короткое время. / Կարճ ժամանակով մտքով անցնել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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