i mean it

Meanings

• Idiom/Expression

  To express or indicate one's intended meaning or belief clearly and unequivocally.

  - "I mean it when I say I'll be there on time."
  - "He didn't mean it when he made that comment."
  - "She meant it when she promised to help."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with i mean it
mean it , keen it , been it , dean it , glean it , serene it , machine it , disdain it

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Variants

List of all variants of i mean it that leads to same result
mean , mean business , meaned , meaner , meaners , meaning , meaning business , means , means business , meant , meant business , meant for , meant for (someone) , meant for each other , meant for someone , meant to , meant to (be/do something) , meant to be , meant to be something , meant to do something , well-meant

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The phrase 'I mean it' is an idiom that originated in Old English. It comes from the words 'mean' which means 'intend, signify, or indicate' and 'it' which refers to the subject or topic being discussed.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'I mean it' is often used interchangeably with the phrase 'I'm serious'.

2. In the 1960s, a popular advertising campaign for Life Savers candies featured the tagline 'Life Savers mean it!' to emphasize the authenticity of the product.

3. The phrase 'I mean it' is also used as the title of several works of literature and music, including a novel by Janet Fitch and a song by the band Switchfoot.

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Related Concepts

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1. sincerity: The quality of being genuine and honest in one's feelings, actions, or expressions.

2. intent: The purpose or meaning that lies behind an action or statement.

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Culture

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The phrase 'I mean it' is commonly used in everyday conversations to emphasize the sincerity and intent of one's words. It has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in works that explore communication and misunderstanding.

How to Memorize "i mean it"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lightbulb turning on above your head to represent the idea of clearly expressing your intended meaning.
   - Visualize yourself making a firm, unwavering gesture to emphasize your sincerity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'I mean it' with the idea of honesty and sincerity.
   - Think of a time when someone's words were particularly meaningful to you and use that memory to help remember the phrase.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a simple phrase, such as 'I Means It's Important To Be Honest.'

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