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the last thing on one's mind
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something that is not being thought about or considered, often due to more pressing or immediate concerns
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InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the last thing on one's mind" and when to use it?
The exact origin of the idiom "the last thing on one's mind" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century. There are a few different theories about its origins, but the most likely is that it refers to something that is so unlikely or improbable that it is not even worth considering.
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Quitting his job is the last thing on his mind, but he's not happy here.
Having a pet is the last thing on my mind right now, I barely have time to take care of myself.
Right now work is the last thing on my mind.
Getting married is the last thing on my mind right now.
