changes mind
[ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz maɪnd]
verb phrase
muda de ideia
1. to alter one's decision, opinion, or intention; to reverse a previous position or choice
She was going to accept the job offer, but she changed her mind at the last moment.
Ela ia aceitar a oferta de emprego, mas mudou de ideia no último momento.
2. to reconsider and come to a different conclusion
I changed my mind about moving to the city after visiting it again.
Mudei de ideia sobre me mudar para a cidade depois de visitá-la novamente.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, changing one's mind is generally seen as a normal part of decision-making, though it can sometimes be perceived as indecisiveness if done repeatedly. The phrase is very common in everyday conversation and business contexts. In Portuguese, 'muda de ideia' is the neutral, standard expression, while 'muda de parecer' (changes opinion) is slightly more formal.
NYC Slang
flip the script / flip on it / have a change of heart
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