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