on the brain

idiom

informal

: always in one's thoughts

I've had pizza on the brain all day.

He's got sex on the brain.

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This can range from whitish tooth discoloration (a purely aesthetic problem) to negative effects on the brain from prolonged exposure to excessive fluoride levels. —

Christopher M. Worsham, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024 Another person for whom books were on the brain was Elle Macpherson, who stopped by the cocktail party ahead of a trip to Los Angeles this weekend to promote her autobiography. —

Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 This is too late, experts say: Lead's poisonous effect on the brain is permanent and irreparable. —

Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024 Managing musculoskeletal pain: A regular yoga practice can help reduce muscle pain through physical movements and its effects on the brain’s pain receptors.4 Gentle on joints: Since most of the poses are practiced lying down, restorative yoga is gentle on joints. —

Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the brain

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