What do we mean when we say it today?
Nowadays, we say “in my mind's eye” when we're talking about how we imagined something. If you're picturing…
- what your new place will look like
- how you'll decorate your corner office when you land your dream job
- what it would be like to actually hang out with Brad Pitt
That's in your mind's eye. Sadly, it's just in your imagination. Sorry to burst your bubble.
Sometimes this term is used for a memory we're recalling. Think back to what you did when you were a kid and got your first bike. That's in your mind's eye. If it's a memory, a dream, or a fantasy, then it's in the mind's eye.