Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rack-your-brains
idiom
ræk jʊr breɪnz
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Definition
To think very hard about something or to try to remember something.
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Examples
- She had to rack her brains to remember where she had left her keys.
- After racking his brains for hours, he finally found a solution to the puzzle.
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Meaning
It refers to the intense effort to recall information or solve a problem, often causing mental strain or stress.
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Synonyms
- Think hard
- Ponder
- Concentrate
- Brainstorm