have a mind of its own

Related to word: mind

Idiom

Definition

  1. When a machine or other object seems to behave or move in a way that is not controlled by the person using it, it is said to have a mind of its own.

    • This old car seems to have a mind of its own; sometimes it just won't start.

    • I tried to close this app, but it seems to have a mind of its own and keeps reopening.

    • This printer seems to have a mind of its own; it refuses to print anything today.