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pop up in my mind vs pop up on my mind

The correct phrase is 'pop up in my mind.' 'Pop up in my mind' is the standard and accepted way to express the idea of something coming to mind unexpectedly.
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pop up in my mind

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the sudden appearance of a thought or idea in one's mind.

Examples:

  • The answer to the question popped up in my mind just as I was falling asleep.
  • Her name popped up in my mind when I saw the old photograph.
  • Ideas for the project kept popping up in my mind throughout the day.
  • A solution finally popped up in my mind after hours of thinking.
  • The memory of that day always pops up in my mind when I pass by that place.
  • May 21, 2012 ... Hello everyone! Are both correct? These thoughts pop up on my mind. These thoughts pop up in my mind. Thanks!
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... Toughts? (its just something pop up in my mind yesterday at 2 AM). Meme. r/inabakumori - Osage Chan Real Lore She was waiting for her train ...
  • Jul 24, 2020 ... Why does a random word pop up in my mind and periodically repeats itself over and over again? Does that happen to anyone else? Is that ...
  • There are panels in "Subway Art" that still pop up in my mind like lines from movies: Blade's huge single-car signature, and Dondi's twisting, snapping ...
  • Nov 27, 2020 ... Why does when I mention God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit in my mind, an opposite word of it pop up in my mind.
  • Mar 25, 2023 ... Mental Associations. · Some places pop up in my mind when I listen to music, play games, watch movies, and talk with my friends.
  • Mar 12, 2024 ... ... pop up in my mind as I write this caption. Huge Respect to @jazzyB @kaosproductions @jazzybusabookings for making this happen. I cannot ...
  • Nov 28, 2021 ... ... pop up in my mind and so it gets really hard to maintain focus. What can I do so that I may not get interrupted by these thoughts and have ...
  • My sisters describe it as a pop-up; in my mind it's enclosed and space-age modern. Either way, it was a memorable trip. Not only did I get my first glimpse ...
  • Once I notice something, the subconscious mind works its alchemy. A fully formed art object will pop up in my mind, and that is when I may get that distracted ...

Alternatives:

  • come to mind
  • occur to me
  • cross my mind
  • spring to mind
  • enter my mind

pop up on my mind

This phrase is not the standard way to express this idea in English.

  • May 21, 2012 ... "You pop up on my mind" is not how the phrase is used: "you pop up in my mind" or "you are [always] on my mind"
  • Oct 2, 2018 ... After some issue the question pop up on my mind; "What if CSM unlock operation require some additional/different connection with XDS110 debug ...
  • You pop up on my mind quite often these days for some reason. I wonder what it would have been like had you been present in some manner. I do know you did ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... Award Share. u/littleoslo avatar · littleoslo. • 7mo ago •. The first word pop up on my mind is “처음부터”. Upvote 0. Downvote Reply reply
  • Nov 13, 2008 ... Well i had this question that suddenly pop up on my mind to day. Im sick you see and i been in bed all day haha and i was think about tennis ...
  • Aug 10, 2024 ... ... Shaman Elemental and Enhancement. i would say also Fury Warrior, those are the ones that pop up on my mind. Upvote 5. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jul 17, 2024 ... ... pop up on my mind I did not reach out! You are now free of the chains of this earth. I miss you more than ever. Leamarie Dunham from Amery ...
  • Ain't forgot about u baby cousin u pop up on my mind often jus wish u was still here ...
  • Jun 22, 2012 ... Hi Guys, New to forex and been following baby pips forum since 1 year ago....... I have a question which just pop up on my mind and i hope ...

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