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cross one's mind

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Definition


When the thought of something occurs momentarily.

Context : Social Life
Category: Idiom
Semantic: occur to, think

Usage of “cross one's mind”

  1. The idea of running away crossed my mind, but I decide to stay.

  2. Getting caught cheating never crossed my mind.

Examples of idiom “cross one's mind” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'MilanChelsea'
    MilanChelsea:

    It's kinda funny how when u cross my mind I don't miss you. Oh well. Off to Detroit.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'ciindeux'
    ciindeux:

    Every time you cross my mind, I think how lucky I've been, to have you as my special friend.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'TOPiaM'
    TOPiaM:

    You haven't cross my minds for weeks why today? Maybe cause it rain but was still warm...it's your favorite kind of weather. :D

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'Wecca24'
    Wecca24:

    I wish I could define all the thoughts that crossed my mind...;-)

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'nadiruscio'
    nadiruscio:

    It's been almost a year and not one day has gone by without you crossing my mind. I live my life for you.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'dani3l07'
    dani3l07:

    I like to believe life is a fairytale, and the images that cross my mind are actually reality. Let me be in another world in peace, hehe #fb