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# i'll bear it in mind

phrase (idiom, fixed sentence; bear something in mind, bore, borne)

«i'll bear it in mind» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite) I will probably not do anything about it — a soft way of saying no or not now.
2. (literal) I will remember it and think about it later.

### In the lessons

Used to end a request or suggestion politely without a clear yes or no; very common in British offices and families. Often it means the idea will be forgotten. Register: polite, everyday, workplace; especially UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.

### Examples

- Thanks for the tip — I'll bear it in mind.
- Boss: I'll bear it in mind for next year's budget.
- You want a puppy? I'll bear it in mind.
- I'll bear it in mind when I plan the trip.
- Chat: «i'll bear it in mind» is basically a no
- The teacher said she'd bear it in mind when choosing the team.
- Good idea, I'll bear it in mind.

### Note

Spelt «bear», not «bare». It is not a promise; often it means «no» or «probably not». Sometimes it is honest and means «I'll remember». Plain meaning: maybe, probably not.