Phrase of the day

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8th October 2024

It never crossed my mind

We use this expression to say that we didn't even think of something.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Didn't you think about keeping the money when you found it in the changing room?
It never crossed my mind. I knew it belonged to someone else.
Example 2
Weren't you worried about the parachute not opening when you jumped?
It never crossed my mind. I knew everything would be all right.

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