set one's mind on

set (one's) mind on (something)

To be resolutely or inflexibly determined to do or acquire something. When I was a little boy, I set my mind on becoming a fighter pilot. When Janie sets her mind on a new toy, she won't give us a moment's peace until we buy it for her.See also: mind, on, set

set one's mind on

see under put one's mind to. See also: mind, on, set