be whole of mind—(arch., formal) be mentally normal; be of sound mind (used in wills and trusts):
- I Richard Ballard of Orbye being whole of mind and perfect of remembrance make my last will and testament.
Note:
a) The expression is not equivalent in meaning to the phrase whole of mind and body—safe and sound; unharmed:
- We just hoped that he would come home from his tour whole of mind and body.
b) The expression is not antonymous in meaning to the phrase have half a mind—feel tempted or inclined to do something:
- I had half a mind to drown myself then; but an odd wish to see the whole adventure out … restrained me.
be whole-minded—be completely dedicated to smth.:
- Even if Bu Kiwon was crazy (which, of course, he was not), he obviously was whole-minded enough to create trouble for the League!