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It never crossed my mind

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8 October 2026

It never crossed my mind

We use this expression to say that we didn't even think of something.

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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