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"Blow your mind". Example: Yesterday's class "blew my mind".

To amaze or surprise you.

"Slip your mind". Example: I meant to bring my homework, but it "slipped my mind".

To forget something.

"A load off your mind". Example: Finding my missing backpack was a load off my mind.

A relief from worry.

"Narrow-minded". Example: His "narrow-minded" view of the world prevented him from understanding other cultures.

Unwilling to consider ideas or opinions different from your own.

"Change your mind". Example: I was going to stay home, but I "changed my mind".

To decide something different.

"Speak your mind". Example: He always "speaks his mind", even when it’s not popular.

To say what you are thinking.

"Make up your mind". Example: I can’t "make up my mind" between pizza or tacos for dinner.

To decide something.

"Food for thought". Example: Thank you for your suggestion – it gave us a lot of "food for thought".

Something worth thinking seriously about.

"All brawn and no brain". Example: Donald is a good football player, but he is "all brawn and no brain".

To be physically strong but not very intelligent.

"No-brainer". Example: Taking that job over the one I had was a "no-brainer".

Something so simple or obvious that you do not need to think much about it.

"Have something on the brain." Example: You've got cars "on the brain". Can't we talk about something else for a change?

To not be able to stop thinking or talking about one particular thing.

"Brainiac". Example: Sarah’s brother is a real "brainiac"; he always gets top grades in school..

Someone who is extremely intelligent or knowledgeable.

"Pick someone’s brain". Example: I need to "pick your brain" about which college courses to take next semester.

To ask someone for advice or information, usually because they are knowledgeable about a particular subject.

"Wrap one’s mind around something". Example: It took me a while to "wrap my mind around" the concept of fractions in math class.

To understand or comprehend something difficult or complex.

"Birdbrain". Example: I wouldn't expect her to understand, she's definitely a "birdbrain".

A stupid person.

"Brain freeze". Example: Sarah got a "brain freeze" from eating her ice cream too fast.

A sudden headache or discomfort caused by consuming something cold, like ice cream, too quickly.

"Brainpower". Example: Tom used his "brainpower" to solve the difficult math problem.

Intellectual ability or mental capacity.

"Brainwash". Example: The cult leader tried to "brainwash" his followers into believing his teachings.

To manipulate or influence someone’s thoughts or beliefs through propaganda or persuasion.

"Brainchild". Example: The new product was the "brainchild" of the company’s research and development team.

An idea, invention, or project that is the result of one’s creative thinking.

"Brain trust". Example: The president relies on his "brain trust" for guidance on important matters.

A group of experts or intellectuals who provide advice or solutions to problems.

"Brain fart". Example: Tim had a "brain fart" and forgot his own phone number for a moment.

A temporary mental lapse or forgetfulness.

"Brainwave". Example: Sarah had a "brainwave" about how to improve her essay while taking a walk.

A sudden clever idea or inspiration.

"Brain teaser". Example: Tom loves solving "brain teasers" in his spare time.

A puzzle or problem that is challenging and requires creative thinking to solve.

"Brain drain". Example: The "brain drain" from the small town to the big city is affecting its growth."

The loss of skilled or educated people from a particular place or organization.

"Brainstorm". Example: Sarah and her classmates had a "brainstorming" session to come up with ideas for their science project.

To generate ideas or solutions through intense and creative thinking.

"Rack one's brain." Example: Tim "racked his brain" trying to remember where he left his homework.

To think hard in order to remember or solve a problem.