t o m a k e u p o n e ' s ( m y , h i s , y o u r , e t c . ) m i n d : to reach a decision, to decide finally
- Sally is considering several colleges to attend, but she hasn't made up her mind yet.
- When are you going to make up your mind about your vacation plans?
t o c h a n g e o n e ' s ( m y , h i s , y o u r , e t c . ) m i n d : to alter one's decision or opinion
- We have changed our minds and are going to Canada instead of California this summer.
- Matthew has changed his mind several times about buying a new car.
f o r t h e t i m e b e i n g : temporarily (also: f o r n o w )
- For the time being, Janet is working as a waitress, but she really hopes to become an actress soon.
- We're living in an apartment for now, but soon we'll be looking for a house to buy.
f o r g o o d : permanently, forever
- Ruth has returned to Canada for good. She won't ever live in the United States again.
- Are you finished with school for good, or will you continue your studies some day?
t o c a l l o f f : to cancel (S)
- The referee called off the soccer game because of the darkness.
- The president called the meeting off because she had to leave town.
t o p u t o f f : to postpone (S)
- Many students put off doing their assignments until the last minute.
- Let's put the party off until next weekend, okay?
i n a h u r r y : hurried, rushed (also: in a rush )
- Alex seems in a hurry; he must be late for his train again.
- She's always in a rush in the morning to get the kids to school.
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EXERCISES A. Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each
