mind over matter
English
Etymology
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Proverb
- Willpower alone can overcome a physical problem.
- 2016, “White Ferrari”, in Blonde, performed by Frank Ocean:
- Mind over matter is magic, I do magic / If you think about it, it'll be over in no time
Translations
willpower can overcome a physical problem
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Noun
mind over matter (uncountable)
- Telekinesis.
- 2016, J. Douglas Kenyon, Lost Powers: Reclaiming Our Inner Connection:
- Geller's "mind over matter" abilities were what really excited the crowds. A bent spoon or key, apparently done without applying any substantial force (just a light stroking of the metal so that it would weaken or "melt" to the point that in some cases it would break), appeared to be "objective" evidence of that which was impossible by any normal standards.
Further reading
mind over matter on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - “mind over matter”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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