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with God in mind

with God in mind

7.7
Thinking about what God would want when making a decision
  • idiom
translation icon : con Dios en mente
  • Many people make major life decisions with God in mind.

Examples

  • The organization's policies are developed with God in mind to align with its core values.

  • She chose her words carefully, always speaking with God in mind.

  • Always act with God in mind when making decisions.

  • She approached the challenge with God in mind.

  • Many people make major life decisions with God in mind.

  • She chose her words carefully, always speaking with God in mind.

  • Always act with God in mind when making decisions.

Antonyms

irreligious
3 8.6

Not interested in religion or being against it

Surface Forms

with God in mind main

Morphology

with + God + in + mind

The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents: 'with' (accompanied by), 'God' (the deity), and 'in mind' (in one's thoughts or consideration). The construction 'with X in mind' is a common, compositional English pattern meaning 'while considering X' and has clear cross-linguistic parallels, so a B1 learner who knows the words should understand the phrase.

Etymology

The expression with God in mind comes from the simple image of keeping God in your mind when you decide. That is why it means 'to consider religious beliefs or what God would want'.