Grammar fix
open mind
willing to consider new ideas or opinions
Ready to listen to or accept different ideas, opinions, or ways of doing things.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- It's important to have an open mind when meeting people from different cultures.communication
- In my opinion, having an open mind is essential when working in a team because it helps you understand different perspectives.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: have/keep an open mind (about/on something)
WrongPlease be open mind about it.
RightPlease keep an open mind about it.
'Keep an open mind' (noun) or 'be open-minded' (adjective) — not 'be open mind'.
Patternhave/keep an open mind (about/on something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
The formal version is pompous; 'keep an open mind' is the set phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
keep an open mindkeep an open mindwith an open mindgo in withopen-minded
Don't confuse it
The opposite is 'a closed mind,' which means not willing to consider new ideas.