To bear in mind

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Test No. incompl/inter-40 "Do you mind?", question 2

I do think you should ......... this in mind before you seriously think about changing jobs.

(a) carry
(b) stand
(c) hold
(d) bear

Test No. incompl/inter-40 "Do you mind?", answer 2

I do think you should bear this in mind before you seriously think about changing jobs.

Correct answer: (d) bear

Your answer was: incorrect
I do think you should hold this in mind before you seriously think about changing jobs.
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how are you? this test is particularly useful and i like it very much.
what is the exact meaning in this sentence?

[Mister Micawber]

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To bear in mind is an idiom meaning to think of or keep in mind particularly.

Before you get married, you should bear in mind the responsibilities that come with this life commitment.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber

[green apple]

thank you!