i don't mind

Meaning

This phrase is used to say that you are happy with any choice or that something does not bother or upset you. It is a polite way to show flexibility when making plans or decisions with others. It can also mean you have no objection to a particular action.

Examples

• I don't mind which restaurant we go to; they both look great.

  I don't mind which restaurant we go to; they both look great.

• If you want to leave early, I don't mind walking home.

  If you want to leave early, I don't mind walking home.

• I don't mind the cold weather, but I hate the rain.

  I don't mind the cold weather, but I hate the rain.

• Do you want to watch a movie? "I don't mind, whatever you want to do."

  Do you want to watch a movie? "I don't mind, whatever you want to do."

• I don't mind waiting for another ten minutes if you're busy.

  I don't mind waiting for another ten minutes if you're busy.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I don't mind to wait.

  ✓ I don't mind waiting.

  The verb 'mind' must be followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.

• ✗ I don't care.

  ✓ I don't mind.

  'I don't care' can sound rude, cold, or dismissive in polite conversations, whereas 'I don't mind' is friendly and cooperative.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Do you want tea or coffee? "___, both are fine."

  💡 Use a phrase that shows you are happy with either choice.

  Show answer

  I don't mind

• ___ waiting for a few minutes while I grab my keys.

  💡 Express that you are happy to wait.

  Show answer

  I don't mind