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Rack your brain Meaning in English

expression

ˈɹæk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹeɪn
RAK-yor-brayn
ɹˈæk/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈeɪn
RAK-yaw-brayn

परिभाषा

To think very hard or make a lot of effort to remember something or solve a problem.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Informal, often used with 'trying to remember' or 'difficult question.' Common forms include 'I've been racking my brain.' Not literal; don't use when discussing actual physical brain activity.

उदाहरण वाक्य

I had to rack my brain to remember her name.

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She racked her brain for an answer to the question.

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We racked our brains trying to solve the puzzle.

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I've been racking my brain all day, but I still can't remember where I put my keys.

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He really had to rack his brain to come up with something interesting for the meeting.

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Don't rack your brain over it—sometimes the answer just comes to you when you relax.

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