have something on the brain

have some·thing on the brain

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hav suhm-thing on, awn stressed th ee breyn]
- /hæv ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ɒn, ɔn stressed ði breɪn/
- /həv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ðə breɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hav suhm-thing on, awn stressed th ee breyn]
- /hæv ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ɒn, ɔn stressed ði breɪn/

Definitions of have something on the brain words

noun have something on the brain Anatomy, Zoology. the part of the central nervous system enclosed in the cranium of humans and other vertebrates, consisting of a soft, convoluted mass of gray and white matter and serving to control and coordinate the mental and physical actions. 1
noun have something on the brain Zoology. (in many invertebrates) a part of the nervous system more or less corresponding to the brain of vertebrates. 1
noun have something on the brain Sometimes, brains. (used with a plural verb) understanding; intellectual power; intelligence. 1
noun have something on the brain the brain as the center of thought, understanding, etc.; mind; intellect. 1
noun have something on the brain brains, Slang. a member of a group who is regarded as its intellectual leader or planner: The junior partner is the brains of the firm. 1
noun have something on the brain Informal. a very intelligent or brilliant person. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English; Old English bræg(e)n, bregen; cognate with Low German brägen, Dutch brein

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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