English Idioms about Memory - Learn English with Harry ??

English Idioms about Memory - Learn English with Harry ?? Everybody has memories. Hopefully, you have a lot of happy memories. Memories are very important for humans. And of course there are many  English  idioms about memory and mind  in our  language. In this post you are  going to learn English idioms about memory or that are in some ways connected to memories.  I wish you a lot of memories!When you scroll down, you will also see an English video lesson about confusing English verbs REMIND vs REMEMBER.   10 English Idioms about Memory and Mind 1. YOUR MEMORY IS PLAYING TRICKS ON YOUThis means you recall or recollect something that actually happened differently in real life.Example: Michael told his son that he was at the Cup Final the day his team won the Football Cup for the first time. In fact he watched it on television. His wife reminded him and said your memory is playing tricks on you.2. BEAR SOMETHING IN MINDKeep something in mind when the opportunity arises.Example: John got a phone call from his friend. His friend wanted to know if he knew of any good jobs that were available. His friend told him that he was prepared to do anything. John said he would bear that in mind if/when he heard of any jobs being available. 3. FOOD FOR THOUGHTSomeone gives you some idea to think about  (food for the brain!!).Example: Mary was talking to her best friend about her relationship problems with her boyfriend. Her friend gave her some advice as to how she should approach these problems. Mary was very grateful and thanked her friend. She told her: You have given me plenty of food for thought. I will think over your recommendations and let you know what I decide to do.4. A GUT REACTIONYour gut is slang for your stomach or area around your stomach. A gut reaction is usually your first reaction when you hear about something or are asked your opinion about something. Its what your body tells you.Example: Dmitriy asked Pavel for his opinion about his choice of a new car. Pavel could not decide between two cars. Dmitriy told him: My gut reaction is to choose the car with the 4 seats. Your wife is expecting a baby and this would be more practical. 10 English Idioms about Memory 5. LOSE THE PLOTWhere you go a little crazy and forget what you were really supposed to do and do something entirely different. A plot is like a plan or an idea.Example: Francois was supposed to make a presentation to the staff about the new budgets and targets for 2020. Instead his presentation was about his ideas to quit his job and take up writing science fiction stories full time. He has lost the plot, he must be having a breakdown!6. (TO BE) MILES AWAYDaydreaming about someone or something and not concentrating on the real world.Example: Jack was sitting at the kitchen table looking into space. His wife called his name two or three times before he answered her. Sorry I was miles away.7. BETWEEN TWO MINDSWhen you cannot make up your mind about a choice or a decision as to what you should do.Example: In the restaurant the waiter handed Jennifer the menu. When he came back to take the order Jennifer said: I am in two minds whether to have the meat or the fish. What would you recomm end?8. MEMORY LIKE A SIEVEWhen you cant retain things in your memory and quickly forget about things.Example: Jane was not a particularly hard worker, she was vague and a poor timekeeper, and she had a memory like a sieve.9. ON THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUEWhen you have a feeling that you know something but cant remember (a name, a word, etc).Example: Oh, whats it called? Dont tell me its on the tip of my tongue.10. RING A BELLWhen something is familiar to you, you’ve heard or seen it before but you can’t remember fully.Example: His name rings a bell, but I cant remember where I heard it before. Confusing English Verb Pairs - Remind vs Remember  In this English video lesson you will learn what is the difference between REMIND and REMEMBER. Remind vs remember. Intermediate level English lesson to help you improve your speaking skills.