Example: It's important to keep an open mind when meeting new people.
Definition
"To keep an open mind" means to remain receptive and willing to consider new ideas, opinions, or experiences without immediate judgment or bias. It involves maintaining a flexible attitude and being open to different perspectives, especially when encountering unfamiliar situations or people.
Translations
mantener la mente abierta
open blijven staan
tenir la ment oberta
garder l'esprit ouvert
offen bleiben
Etymology
The phrase "to keep an open mind" originates from the metaphor of the mind as a container that can be either open or closed. 'Open mind' suggests readiness to accept new information. This expression has been used in English since the early 20th century, encouraging intellectual openness and curiosity.
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"To keep an open mind" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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