open mind

Idioms

A mind receptive to different opinions and ideas, as in Her open mind could see merit in the new method. This phrase is often put as keep an open mind, as in The judge cautioned the jury to keep an open mind while hearing the evidence. [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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As Kenyon was for his friends, America would be the world’s curious, open mind.

From The Wall Street Journal

"But I think anyone who watches it with an open mind will probably come to that conclusion."

From BBC

He said police were "keeping an open mind as to any motivation behind the attack".

From BBC

Asked by the BBC whether Brussels would welcome talks on Britain rejoining the customs union, Dombrovskis said: "I cannot jump to conclusions, but I can say that we are ready to engage with an open mind and seek those areas of cooperation."

From BBC

On April 10, 1968, Lyndon Johnson aide Joseph Califano wrote a memo suggesting that Johnson meet with “someone with a completely open mind,” such as Ford Foundation head McGeorge Bundy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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