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thinking cap

/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ kæp/

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/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ kæp/B2informal
  • ruОбразное выражение, относящееся к акту надевания 'мыслительной шапки', означающее занятие серьезным или творческим мышлением, часто используемое, когда кому-то нужно решить проблему или придумать идею.

A figurative expression referring to the act of putting on a 'thinking cap,' meaning to engage in serious or creative thinking, often used when someone needs to solve a problem or come up with an idea.

  1. Mental focus for problem-solvingB2informal

    A metaphorical hat one puts on to think hard and creatively about a problem or challenge.

    ruУмственная сосредоточенность для решения проблем

    • Let's put on our thinking caps and solve this puzzle.
    • The teacher told the students to put on their thinking caps for the math problem.
    • I need to put my thinking cap on to figure out this budget issue.