Thinking cap Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A humorous way to say you need to concentrate and think carefully to solve a problem or come up with an idea.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and playful, often used with children but also among adults. Common in phrases like 'put on your thinking cap.' Not meant literally—no real cap exists. Used before brainstorming or problem-solving.
Spanish: gorra de pensar - sombrero para pensar (expresión)Portuguese (BR): chapéu de pensar (expressão) - chapéu da reflexãoPortuguese (PT): chapéu de pensar (expressão) - chapéu da reflexãoChinese (Simplified): 思考帽（比喻用法）Chinese (Traditional): 思考帽（比喻用法）Hindi: सोचने वाली टोपी (मुहावरा)Arabic: قبعة التفكير (تعبير مجازي)Bengali: ভেবেচিন্তে দেখার টুপি - চিন্তার টুপিRussian: шапка для раздумийJapanese: 考える帽子Vietnamese: mũ suy nghĩKorean: 생각 모자Turkish: düşünme şapkasıUrdu: سوچنے والی ٹوپیIndonesian: topi berpikir
Example Sentences
Whenever I'm stuck, I grab my imaginary thinking cap and get to work.
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It's time to put on your thinking cap and solve the puzzle.
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Before we start, everyone, put on your thinking cap.
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You need your thinking cap for this math problem.
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Hang on, let me put my thinking cap on before we brainstorm ideas.
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She's really got her thinking cap on today—those solutions were brilliant!
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