I can't make up my mind vs I can't make my mind up

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. The choice between 'make up my mind' and 'make my mind up' is a matter of personal preference.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

I can't make up my mind

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to be unable to decide or choose between different options.

Examples:

I can't make up my mind between the red dress and the blue one.
She couldn't make up her mind about which movie to watch.
He can't make up his mind whether to go to the party or stay home.
They couldn't make up their minds about where to go on vacation.
We can't make up our minds on which restaurant to eat at.

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I can't make up my mind which.
Come near me. I can't make up my mind about the earrings tonight.
Now I can't make up my mind.
So I can't make up my mind
I can't make up my mind whether to have the number one or the number two.
So I'm going to Treblinka and I can't make up my mind.
I can't make up my mind what movie I want to see tonight.
I can't make up my mind.
She can't understand why I can't make up my mind to end this.
supposed to think You keep telling me I'm fickle that I can't make up my mind, and it's plain to see
I can't make up my mind which.
I can't make up my mind.
I can't make up my mind.
I can't make up my mind between the little one and the one with the ponytail.
The only thing is, I just can't make up my mind to go out.
Because I can't quite make my mind up but...
I couldn't make up my mind, so...
I can't make up for what happened to you.
I can't make up for the time we lost.
I've been wanting to tell you this for a long time, but... I couldn't make up my mind.

Alternatives:

I can't decide
I can't choose
I can't make a decision
I can't make a choice
I can't make my decision

I can't make my mind up

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also means to be unable to decide or choose between different options.

Examples:

I can't make my mind up about which book to read first.
She couldn't make her mind up on which color to paint the walls.
He can't make his mind up whether to buy the blue car or the red one.
They couldn't make their minds up about which route to take.
We can't make our minds up on which movie to watch.

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Because I can't quite make my mind up but...
I can't make up my mind which.
Come near me. I can't make up my mind about the earrings tonight.
So I'm going to Treblinka and I can't make up my mind.
I can't make up my mind what movie I want to see tonight.
I can't make up my mind.
She can't understand why I can't make up my mind to end this.
I can't make up my mind whether to have the number one or the number two.
I can't make up my mind between the little one and the one with the ponytail.
The only thing is, I just can't make up my mind to go out.
supposed to think You keep telling me I'm fickle that I can't make up my mind, and it's plain to see
I can't make my shift tomorrow.
I can't make my stomach growl on command.
I can't make my sugar cube Parthenon without him.
Just, the images keep circling in my mind, I can't make them stop.
It's funny how grown-ups can't make their minds up... about what they want to do.
When I hear music, I can't make my feet behave.
Well, I can't make my 3:00 meeting this afternoon.
I can't pretend someone doesn't make my skin crawl.
I can't make my rent.

Alternatives:

I can't decide
I can't choose
I can't make a decision
I can't make a choice
I can't make up my mind

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I can't make up my mind vs I can't make my mind up