Example
“I racked my brains but still couldn't recall her last name.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
come to mind
Neutral · CEFR B1
to appear in one's thoughts or memory
off the top of one's head
Informal · CEFR B2
from memory, without checking or thinking carefully
spring to mind
Neutral · CEFR B2
to come into your thoughts suddenly and easily
bear in mind
Neutral · CEFR B1
to remember and consider something when making a decision
brain power
Informal · CEFR B1
intelligence or mental ability used to think and solve problems
food for thought
Neutral · CEFR B1
an idea or piece of information worth thinking carefully about
Source methodology
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