A cluttered desk reflects a cluttered mind.

Meaning: This means that the state of your desk can show what is going on in your mind.

Choice of Words: Cluttered means filled with many things in a disorganized way. Reflects means to show or indicate something. When you combine them, "A cluttered desk reflects a cluttered mind" means that a messy desk can be a sign of a messy mind.

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A messy desk shows a messy mind.

Meaning: This means that if your desk is messy, it can be a sign that your mind is also messy and disorganized.

Choice of Words: Messy means not neat or organized. Desk is a piece of furniture that you use to work or study at. Shows means to make something known or visible. Mind is the part of you that thinks, feels, and makes decisions. When you put them together, "A messy desk shows a messy mind" means that a messy desk can be a sign of a messy mind.

If your desk is messy, your mind is probably messy too.

Meaning: This means that if your desk is messy, it can be a sign that your mind is also messy and disorganized.

Choice of Words: If is a word that shows a condition or a situation that must be met before something else can happen. Messy means not neat or organized. Desk is a piece of furniture that you use to work or study at. Probably means likely to be true or to happen. Mind is the part of you that thinks, feels, and makes decisions. When you put them together, "If your desk is messy, your mind is probably messy too" means that if your desk is messy, it is likely that your mind is also messy and disorganized.

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