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Opinion - Thoughts & Assumptions

Explore English idioms that relate to thoughts and assumptions, including "speak too soon" and "food for thought".

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English idioms related to Opinion
famous last words

said as a response to another person's confident statement that one believes will be proven wrong in the end

Ex: I'm sure I can finish this paper the night before it's due. 
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to [speak] too soon

to say something that is very soon proven wrong or inaccurate

Ex: I think we're going to win this game easily. 
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to [speak] as {sb} [find]

to speak or offer one's opinions, particularly those affected by one's personal view or experience, in the way one sees fit

Ex: She has always been known to speak as she finds, never hesitating to share her honest opinions. 
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to [take] it for granted

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: I took it for granted that the meeting was still on. 
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train of [thought]

a series of connected thoughts and ideas, often formed to reach a proper conclusion

Ex: Controlling your train of thoughts not only makes you more productive and effective in your work, it has other, more important benefits as well. 
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food for thought

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

Ex: The thought-provoking article provided plenty of food for thought, prompting readers to reconsider their perspectives. 
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to [have] {sb/sth} on the brain

to be unable to stop talking or thinking about someone or something

Ex: Ever since the breakup, he has had his ex-girlfriend on the brain, constantly reminiscing about their time together. 
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if the (shoe|boot) fits

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: If the shoe fits, then perhaps there's truth in it. 
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bee in {one's} bonnet

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: Ever since she read that book on environmental conservation, she has had a bee in her bonnet about reducing plastic waste. 
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to [hold|stand] (fast|firm)
to hold fast
[phrase]

to continue to believe in something strongly

Ex: Despite facing criticism, she held fast to her beliefs and refused to compromise her principles. 
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to [go] to {one's} [head]

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

Ex: Winning the award seemed to go to his head, as he started acting superior and dismissive towards his colleagues. 
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to [come|spring] (to|into) mind

(of an idea or thought) to suddenly be remembered or thought of

Ex: When I heard the news, memories of our childhood summers immediately sprang to mind. 
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figment of {one's} imagination

something that a person imagines is real but in fact it is not

Ex: The ghostly figure he claimed to have seen was merely a figment of his imagination; there was no evidence of any supernatural presence. 
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to [attach] a label to {sb/sth}

to describe or think of someone or something in specific way

Ex: It is unfair to attach a label to her just because of one mistake; she is more than that. 
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in a world of {one's} own

mainly focusing on one's thoughts and not paying much attention to what is happening around one

Ex: Lost in her music, she sat in a corner, completely in a world of her own. 
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to [weigh] {one's} words

to carefully think about what someone else has said

Ex: As a diplomat, he always weighs his words before making any public statements. 
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on {one's} [mind]

with one's thoughts or concerns centered on a particular subject or issue

Ex: With the upcoming exam, studying is constantly on my mind. 
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the rest is history

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

Ex: He launched his first product in his garage, and the rest is history—the company became a global powerhouse. 
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to [take] words out of {one's} mouth

to say the exact thing someone else was about to say or was thinking of

Ex: I entirely agree with you. You took the words out of my mouth. 
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to [judge] a book by its cover

to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression

Ex: Don't judge a book by its cover; she may seem reserved, but she has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share. 
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one-track mind

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

Ex: He has a one-track mind when it comes to fitness; he's constantly talking about workouts and nutrition. 
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there [is] more to {sb/sth} than [meets] the eye

used to say that something is more complicated, important, or suspicious than it first appears

Ex: At first glance, she may seem shy and reserved, but there is more to her than meets the eye; she is an incredibly talented artist. 
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