have half a mind to

US /hæv hæf ə maɪnd tə/

UK /hæv hæf ə maɪnd tə/

1.

to be strongly inclined to do something, but not yet decided

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I have half a mind to quit my job and travel the world.

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She has half a mind to tell him exactly what she thinks.

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be tempted to be inclined to consider seriously feel like be on the verge of

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half-and-half half have something in mind mind mindful mindfulness have a mind of your own