bear in mind — reminding to consider
expressionC1IELTS 7+neutralcommon
Used to remind someone (including yourself) to remember and take something into account when thinking about or discussing a topic.
Say it like a native
Textbook One must take into careful consideration the following factor.
Native Bear in mind it's only an estimate.
'Take into careful consideration' is heavy; 'bear in mind' is the natural reminder.
Pattern: bear in mind (that) [clause] / bear in mind [noun/phrase]
In use
- Bear in mind that the weather can change quickly in this region.daily life
- When discussing the advantages of studying abroad, we should bear in mind that not everyone can afford it, so financial support is an important factor to consider.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Bear in your mind that it's risky.
✓ Bear in mind that it's risky.
Fixed phrase — no 'your'.
Common collocations
bear in mind that— that, it's, you should, we must
Don't confuse it
'Bear in mind' is more formal and less casual than 'keep in mind,' but both mean to remember something important. 'Bear in mind' is not used for physical endurance (unlike 'bear').