Use your noodle Meaning in English
expression
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnudəɫ
YOOZ yer NOO-duhl
juːz/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈuːdəl
YOOZ yaw NOO-duhl
Definition
This informal expression means to think carefully or use your intelligence to solve a problem.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used with children or playfully with friends. Synonyms: 'use your brain', 'think'. Not used in formal writing. Sometimes said to encourage someone to come up with a clever or obvious solution.
Spanish: usar la cabeza - pensarPortuguese (BR): usar a cabeça - pensarPortuguese (PT): usar a cabeça - pensarChinese (Simplified): 动脑筋 - 用脑子Chinese (Traditional): 動腦筋 - 用腦子Hindi: अपना दिमाग लगाओArabic: استخدم عقلكBengali: মাথা খাটাও - বুদ্ধি খাটাওRussian: пошевели мозгами - думай головойJapanese: 頭を使う - よく考えるVietnamese: dùng cái đầu - suy nghĩ điKorean: 머리를 써봐 - 생각 좀 해봐Turkish: kafanı kullan - düşünUrdu: دماغ لڑاؤ - عقل استعمال کروIndonesian: pakai otak - berpikir dong
Example Sentences
Try to use your noodle and answer the question.
basic
You can solve this if you use your noodle.
basic
The teacher said, "Use your noodle when you work on this puzzle."
basic
Come on, use your noodle! The answer is right in front of you.
natural
If you get stuck, just use your noodle and try a different way.
natural
She always tells her little brother to use his noodle when he plays games.
natural