How to Pronounce "on the brain"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪn
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN thuh BRAYN
UK
ON thuh BRAYN
Listen in Context
Lately, I've had soccer on the brain.
She has exams on the brain and can't relax.
If you have chocolate on the brain, it's hard to eat healthy food.
He can't stop talking about his new car—he's got it on the brain.