Exercise

1. If you are in two minds, this means:

a) you can't decide

b) you have made a decision

c) you have a headache

2. Nina can't decide between going out for a walk and what?

Read

You’re listening to British Council’s English Online and I’m Nina. Today on Language Snacks we take a look at the expression in two minds. Let’s listen to the dialogue.

A: What are we going to buy Donna for her birthday? She'll be 15 next Saturday.

B: I've got no idea about teenagers! What do you think?

A: Well, I'm in two minds. I thought about buying her a CD, but I'm not sure which she'd like. On the other hand, if I give her money, she can choose one herself. I can't decide.

B: I think it's safer to just give her the money. Teenagers change their favourite music every week!

A: Hmm, perhaps you're right.
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Should you have tea or coffee? Go out or stay at home? Keep your hair long or get it cut? When you can't decide between two alternatives, you can say that you are in two minds. A variation is to say that you are caught in two minds.

I'm in two minds about what to do right now actually. It's a lovely day outside and I really should go out for some fresh air. But, on the other hand, there's a great football game on TV this afternoon!

And that’s it for now – join us again for some more Language Snacks.

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