something in my mind vs something on my mind

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Something on my mind' is the correct and commonly used phrase to express that you are thinking about something or have something you want to talk about. 'Something in my mind' could be used in a more literal sense, referring to something physically inside your mind.

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something in my mind

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It could be interpreted in a more literal sense, referring to something physically inside your mind.

This phrase could be used when referring to something that is physically inside your mind, such as a thought or idea.

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l suppose polishing her portrait, something stuck in my mind.
It's like something in the back of my mind, rattling away.
I may be a half-wit but there was something in the back of my mind.
Something in the back of my mind just said,
This was something I had created in my mind to tell a story.
I never made space in my mind for something in between.
I think it has something in mind.
When she has something in mind...
Pierre Pentecote had something in mind.
I have something in mind that would make my mother cry.
I've got something in mind for you.
But he's got something in mind for you.
I've just got something on my mind.
I actually do have something on my mind...
I just... I have something on my mind.
I knew there was something on my mind.
Now I have something in mind something official.
You tell me. Surely you must have something in mind.
We have a little something in mind for all of you including treason and the death penalty for Reddington.
I know Walter had something in mind, but I can't remember what.

Alternatives:

something on my mind
something I'm thinking about

something on my mind

This phrase is the correct and commonly used expression to convey that you are thinking about something or have something you want to talk about.

This phrase is used to express that you have something you are thinking about or that is preoccupying your thoughts.

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I knew there was something on my mind.
I got something on my mind grapes I need to talk to you about.
I just... I have something on my mind.
I did have something on my mind when I came in here...
What's up? I'm sorry, I have something on my mind and I feel bad.
I've just got something on my mind.
I actually do have something on my mind...
I got something on my mind. I been thinking about you.
No, I had something on my mind.
I have something on my mind, and I don't want to talk about it.
I just... I have something on my mind.
He said "Mom, I got something on my mind"
He put his arms around her shoulder and with a voice that sounded older he said "Mom, I got something on my mind."
He put his arms around her shoulder and with a voice that sounded older he said "Mom, I got something on my mind."

Alternatives:

something bothering me
something I can't stop thinking about

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something in my mind vs something on my mind