to have in mind: to be considering, to be thinking Examples of TO HAVE IN MIND As for the long-term future of the scheme, I wonder what your sons have in mind. Do you have anything in mind?

to take one’s time: to do without rush, not to hurry Examples of TAKE ONE’S TIME The landlord will need to take his time to draft the new lease. The artist wanted to take his time on his masterpiece.

had better: should, ought to, be advisable to Examples of HAD BETTER “You had better tell me what’s going on!” the suspicious father demanded. “Stephanie had better confess to stealing the candy,” Nancy thought, “or I might get in trouble!”  

to find out: get information about, to determine Examples of FIND OUT I’ll need to check my calendar to find out where I’m going to be that day. Jean couldn’t wait to leave his small town and was excited to find out what adventures Paris had in store for him!

to mix up: to stir or shake well; to confuse, to bewilder Examples of TO MIX UP We’re going to mix up the team, so we can make sure that you’re playing your strongest position. A wonderful hostess, Amy is always ready to mix up a pitcher of sangria whenever somebody comes by.

out of the question: impossible, not feasible Examples of OUT OF THE QUESTION Buying a new car is out of the question, especially before we pay off the old car. If we close this deal, a raise wouldn’t be out of the question for you!