"on one's mind" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more on one's mind [comparative], most on one's mind [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|head=on one's mind}} on one's mind (comparative more on one's mind, superlative most on one's mind)
  1. (idiomatic) In one's thoughts, especially persistently or recurrently. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms (in one's thoughts): on the brain
    Sense id: en-on_one's_mind-en-adj-Cm6Sunc6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of "in one's thoughts": 95 5
  2. (idiomatic) Causing worry or preoccupation. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-on_one's_mind-en-adj-tXRAj6UE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48

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