Grammar fix
open mind
willing to consider new ideas or opinions
Ready to listen to or accept different ideas, opinions, or ways of doing things.
collocationB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
It's important to have an open mind when meeting people from different cultures.
In my opinion, having an open mind is essential when working in a team because it helps you understand different perspectives.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Please be open mind about it.
Say: Please keep an open mind about it.
'Keep an open mind' (noun) or 'be open-minded' (adjective) — not 'be open mind'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
The formal version is pompous; 'keep an open mind' is the set phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
keep an open mind
- keep an open mind
- with an open mind
- go in with
- open-minded