Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rack-your-brains

idiom
ræk jʊr breɪnz
Definition
To think very hard about something or to try to remember something.
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.
Meaning
It refers to the intense effort to recall information or solve a problem, often causing mental strain or stress.
Synonyms
  • Think hard
  • Ponder
  • Concentrate
  • Brainstorm