change someone's mind

change someone's mind
change your/someone’s/mind (about something) phrase
to change your someone else’s decision or opinion

I’ve changed my mind. I don’t want to go out.

What made you change your mind?

See if you can change his mind about coming with us.

Thesaurus: to change your opinion, attitudes or behavioursynonym
Main entry: mind

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change someone's mind
: to cause someone to change an opinion or decision

I tried to convince her, but I couldn't change her mind.

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Main Entry:mind

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