frame of mind

Definitions

Noun. [C1]

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Examples

“[A] Tumultuary and distracted frame of Mind⟳, not knowing which way to take⟳, to be amongst the kinds of this passion of Feare.”

“Some time ago I was on the footplate of an engine fresh from the shops after overhaul, and the combined efforts of driver and fireman were needed to open⟳ and close⟳ the regulator. Needless to say⟳, the men were not in a very happy frame of mind⟳."”

“Graham (James Spader): Because I don't think⟳ it's a choice that you'd make⟳ in a normal frame of mind⟳. / Ann (Andie MacDowell): And what would you know⟳ about a normal frame of mind⟳?”

“Fabio Capello insisted Rooney was in the right frame of mind⟳ to play⟳ in stormy Podgorica despite his father's arrest on Thursday in a probe into alleged betting irregularities, but his flash⟳ of temper - when he kicked out at Miodrag Dzudovic - suggested otherwise.”

“He was '70s in spirit, '90s in his frame of mind⟳.”

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