On the brain Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪn
AWN thuh BRAYN
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪn
ON thuh BRAYN
Definition
If you have something "on the brain," it means you keep thinking about it all the time, often because you are obsessed or very interested.
Usage & Nuances
"On the brain" is informal and often follows 'have' or 'got' (e.g., 'I've got pizza on the brain'). It signals strong focus, sometimes to the point of distraction. Used about people, ideas, food, worries, etc. Not used for medical conditions.
Spanish: no dejar de pensar en - tener en la cabezaPortuguese (BR): não sai da cabeçaPortuguese (PT): não sai da cabeçaChinese (Simplified): 总在脑子里 - 总想着Chinese (Traditional): 總在腦子裡 - 總想着Hindi: दिमाग़ में बसा हुआ - दिमाग़ से हटता नहींArabic: عالِق في الذهن - لا يستطيع التوقف عن التفكير فيهBengali: মন থেকে বাদ যায় না - মাথায় গেঁথে আছেRussian: в голове - не выходит из головыJapanese: 頭から離れない - 頭の中にずっとあるVietnamese: ám ảnh - cứ nghĩ mãi trong đầuKorean: 머릿속에서 떠나지 않다 - 머릿속에 박히다Turkish: akıldan çıkmamak - kafaya takmakUrdu: دماغ پر سوار ہونا - دماغ میں رہناIndonesian: terus terpikirkan - tidak bisa lepas dari pikiran
Example Sentences
Lately, I've had soccer on the brain.
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She has exams on the brain and can't relax.
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If you have chocolate on the brain, it's hard to eat healthy food.
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He can't stop talking about his new car—he's got it on the brain.
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I’ve had that song on the brain all week. It won’t go away!
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Why are you so quiet? Got something on the brain?
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