mind · v
mind your own business
C2 used to tell someone in that you are annoyed and they should not ask about something private
Dictionary examples:
I wish you'd just mind your own business. (22.3)
Do you mind ...?
A2 something you say when politely asking if you can do something, or when asking someone else to do something
Dictionary examples:
Do you mind if I eat this giant sandwich during your wedding? (0.0)
Do you mind if I use your bathtub as my new office? (0.0)
Do you mind if I wear my Halloween costume to your job interview? (0.0)
Do you mind if I turn the television on? (15.2)
I don't mind
A2 used to say the choice is not important when responding to an offer or suggestion
Dictionary examples:
Homework or chores? I don't mind, they're both boring! (0.0)
Early morning or late night class? I don't mind, I'll sleep anyway! (0.0)
Pizza or burgers? I don't mind, as long as it's free! (0.0)
"Shall we take the train or go by bus?" "I don't mind which, you choose." (18.8)
"Would you like tea or coffee?" "I don't mind - either." (19.5)
never mind
A2 used to tell someone not to worry about something because it is not important
Dictionary examples:
I painted your car pink. Never mind, it's the new cool color! (0.0)
I forgot your birthday. Never mind, we'll celebrate for a week! (0.0)
I deleted your photos. Never mind, let's take new, funnier ones! (0.0)
"I'm afraid I've lost that wallet you gave me." "Well, never mind, I can easily buy you another one." (21.8)
mind (ANNOYED)
B1 to be annoyed, unhappy or worried by something
Dictionary examples:
I don't mind waiting, but could you hurry up before I turn 100? (0.0)
I don't mind sharing my pizza, but the last slice is mine forever. (0.0)
Would you mind if I practice my yodeling during your important meeting? (0.0)
Do you mind me smoking? (9.4)
Would she mind if I came too? (11.8)
I don't mind taking her if you're too busy. (14.2)
I don't mind driving. (14.7)
Take Juan's book - I'm sure he wouldn't mind. (14.7)
I'd prefer to stay in tonight, if you don't mind. (15.6)
Would you mind...?
B1 used to request something politely
Dictionary examples:
Would you mind not using my toothbrush to clean your shoes? (0.0)
Would you mind not wearing your Halloween costume to my wedding? (0.0)
Would you mind helping me catch my runaway toupee? (0.0)
Would you mind sharing a room? (11.5)