have a mind to
Feel inclined toward
To have a mind to do something is to be inclined or tempted to do it, with a suggestion that you might actually follow through: I have a mind to tell him exactly what I think.
The phrase often carries a hint of defiance or impulse—you're seriously considering an action, usually one that's bold or inadvisable.
- contemplateConsider something thoroughly
- thinking aboutMentally focusing on
- mulling overThinking carefully about
- wishYearned-for outcome
- feel likeDesire informally expressed
think · plan · ponder · intention · inclination · desire · leaning · leaning toward · consider · purpose · urge · disposition · resolve · notion · on the fence · fancy · wavering · ambivalence