| Idiom | Mind over Matter |
|---|---|
| Example | Nancy ran in the track meet with a twisted ankle—a perfect example of mind over matter. |
| Meaning | the power of your mind is stronger than the body |
| Origin | Virgil, a Roman poet who was born in 70 b.c., used this expression in his famous poem, the Aeneid. "Mind" means brain, thoughts, and willpower. "Matter" means a physical object, and it can also mean trouble or difficulty. Notice also that "mind" and "matter" both begin with "m," and alliteration helps make a saying more popular. |
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