Poll: I have half a mind to do it.

I have half a mind to do it.

I am more likely to do it than not.
I am equally likely to do it or not to do it.

Votes: 336
Comments: 3
Added: March 2005

Comments:

Ana - 18th April 2008 17:25
This is a very tricky one for non-native speakers!!!
 
john - 19th February 2010 20:30
Having half a mind to do something has always struck me as implying the unspoken words "but I won't." behind it. If I am to do something I have a mind to do it, or I set my mind to do it
 
vil - 8th November 2011 07:58
Here is my interpretation: I'm almost inclined to do it.
 
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