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to have half a mind to
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to say that one will do something even though they might not really intending to
What is the origin of the idiom "have half a mind to" and when to use it?
The idiom "have half a mind to" has an origin that can be traced back to the concept of divided or incomplete decision-making. The use of "half a mind" implies a state of contemplation or consideration, where one's thoughts or intentions are not fully committed or resolved. It conveys a sense of contemplation or consideration where one is seriously considering taking a certain course of action but has not fully committed to it yet.