mind over matter

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English

Etymology

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Proverb

mind over matter

  1. (Should we delete(+) this sense?) Willpower alone can overcome a physical problem.

Translations

Noun

mind over matter (uncountable)

  1. The application of willpower or mental effort to overcome a physical problem.
    I'll untie this knot one way or another. It's just a question of mind over matter.
    • 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
  2. 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.

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