ALL meanings of have something on the brain
have some·thing on the brain
H h - 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
- noun have something on the brain Informal. the controlling or guiding mechanism in a computer, robot, pacemaker, etc. the part of a computer system for coordination or guidance, as of a missile. 1
- verb with object have something on the brain to smash the skull of. 1
- verb with object have something on the brain Slang. to hit or bang (someone) on the head. 1
- idioms have something on the brain beat one's brains out, Informal. to try very hard to understand and work out a problem, remember something, etc.: She beat her brains out studying for the exam. 1
- idioms have something on the brain have something on the brain, to have an obsession; be occupied with: Lately I seem to have food on the brain. 1
- idioms have something on the brain pick someone's brains, to obtain information by questioning another person rather than by seeking it independently: He refused to prepare for the exam but counted on being able to pick his roommate's brains. 1