Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

have-a-one-track-mind

idiom
/ˈhæv ə wʌn træk maɪnd/
Definition
To be focused or obsessed with one particular thought or idea, often to the exclusion of all else.
Examples
  • He really has a one-track mind when it comes to his career; he hardly ever considers his personal life.
  • She’s so into photography that she seems to have a one-track mind about it, even during our conversations.
Meaning
This expression describes someone who thinks only about one specific thing, showing little interest in other subjects or perspectives.
Synonyms
  • single-minded
  • fixated
  • obsessive
  • narrow-minded