Meaning of the word "cross someone's mind" in English

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cross someone's mind

US /krɔs ˈsʌm.wʌnz maɪnd/
UK /krɒs ˈsʌm.wʌnz maɪnd/
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Idiom

if something crosses your mind, you think of it

Example:
It never crossed my mind that he might be lying.
Did it ever cross your mind to ask for help?