Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
someone wouldn't mind something doing something
Phrase
/ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈwʊdnt maɪnd ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈduːɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that a person is not bothered or opposed to a specific action being performed by someone or something.
Examples
- If someone wouldn’t mind you borrowing their book, you are welcome to take it.
- She asked if someone wouldn’t mind holding the door open for her.
- It would be great if someone wouldn’t mind helping me with this project.
Meaning
It expresses a lack of objection or a willingness to allow something to happen.
Synonyms
- Don’t mind
- Be okay with
- Have no objection to
