Meaning of rack one's brain | Babel Free

Definitions

To struggle to think of or remember something.

figuratively

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Examples

“I have been racking my brain all day trying to think of a birthday present for her.”

“Let’s face it – math isn’t for everyone. If you’re done racking your brains over a question based on quadratic equations, differential calculus, or even lengthy word problems, and can’t for the life of you figure out what’s what, then perhaps it’s time you let ChatGPT take up the role of a home tutor.”

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