Grammar fix
keep in mind
remember and consider
to remember a fact and let it influence what you decide or do
expressionB2common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Keep in mind that prices go up during the holidays.
We should keep in mind that not everyone has fast internet, so online-only services can leave people behind.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Keep on mind that prices change.
Say: Keep in mind that prices change.
'Keep IN mind' (or 'bear in mind'), not 'keep on mind'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Keep in mind' is the natural way to flag something to consider; 'remain cognisant of' is jargon.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
keep in mind + that
- that...
- the cost
- this
- for next time