"back of one's mind" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} back of one's mind
  1. One's remote memory. Synonyms: back of one's head Translations (Translations): w tyle głowy (Polish)
    Sense id: en-back_of_one's_mind-en-noun-~M8qCK4u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 86 14 Disambiguation of 'Translations': 88 12
  2. The supposed location of low-importance plans within the brain.
    Sense id: en-back_of_one's_mind-en-noun-yzIr62mm

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