give (one's) mind to (something)

give (one's) mind to (something)

To give one's complete attention, determination, and effort toward some undertaking. You can still manage a B average if you give your mind to acing the final exam. I know we can win this game, but only if we all give our minds to it.See also: give, mind

give your ˈmind to something

think hard about something: He hadn’t really been giving his mind to the problem. ♢ I’m sure you’ll learn it if you give your mind to it.See also: give, mind, something