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Korean idiom Rack one's brains

Idioms linked to “골-머리” · Linked dictionary word

골머리 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 썩이다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 골머리(를) 썩이다
  • 골머리를 썩이다
  • 골머리 썩이다

English rendering Rack one's brains Literal translation: “Rot one's brain”

Meaning 1

어떤 일로 몹시 애를 쓰며 생각에 몰두하다.

Strain greatly over something and become absorbed in thought.

Dictionary example 1

그 문제로 골머리를 썩일 필요가 없다.

There's no need to rack your brains over that problem.

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“골머리를 썩이다” — Rack one's brains: Strain greatly over something and become absorbed in thought.
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