spring to mind

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Verb

spring to mind - be remembered; "His name comes to mind when you mention the strike"come to mindappear - come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon"

spring to mind

To suddenly or immediately appear, materialize, or come to the forefront in one's mind. A: "What would you like to have for dinner?" B: "I'm not sure, nothing's really springing to mind." When it comes to crime thrillers, he's not a writer who springs to most people's minds, but his books are edgy, brilliant page turners.See also: mind, spring

come/spring to ˈmind

if something comes or springs to mind, you suddenly remember or think of it: ‘Have you any suggestions?’ ‘Nothing springs to mind, I’m afraid.’ ♢ Just say whatever comes to mind — it doesn’t matter.See also: come, mind, spring

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spring to mind

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verb be remembered

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come to mind

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appear

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