Out of mind

Meaning

The idiom "out of mind" refers to something that is no longer being thought about or considered, often because it is irrelevant or not important. It can also indicate that someone has forgotten something, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Usage

• I had planned on going for a run this morning, but it slipped my mind and I ended up staying inside all day.
• He hasn't been to the dentist in years, but he assures me that his teeth are still out of mind.
• After moving to a new city, she found herself missing her old friends and feeling out of mind.
• The car keys were missing from my bag, so I ended up taking the subway instead, which was out of my usual routine.
• She promised to send me her recipe for chocolate chip cookies, but it's been months and I don't know where to find them anymore.

Roots and History

The earliest known use of the idiom "out of mind" can be traced back to the 14th century in Middle English, where it was used to mean "forgotten". Over time, its usage expanded to include not only forgetting but also something that is no longer being considered or thought about.

Synonyms in English

• Out of sight, out of mind
• Off the radar
• Above my pay grade
• Not on my list
• In the back of my mind

Synonyms in other languages

• Español: Fuera de pensamientos, fuera de la mente
• Français: Hors de la tête, hors de la mémoire
• German: Außerhalb des Denkens, außerhalb der Erinnerung
• Italian: Fuori dalla testa, fuori dalla memoria
• Chinese: 失记 (shī jiè), 忘记 (wàng jǐ)

Similar Idioms

• mind your own beeswax

• out of one’s depth

• of course