{"id":25993,"date":"2025-04-26T05:24:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T12:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/?p=25993"},"modified":"2025-04-26T05:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T12:24:18","slug":"thinking-idioms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/thinking-idioms\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking Idioms"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-1950616872\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Thinking Idioms<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/category\/idioms\/\">Idioms<\/a> have a way of giving language character and color, and thinking idioms are no exception. They help us express complex mental processes in a way that\u2019s vivid, relatable, and often humorous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">List of Thinking Idioms<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brainstorm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rack your brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross your mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick someone\u2019s brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the back of your mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give it some thought<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food for thought<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have something on the brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep on it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think outside the box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put on your thinking cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think twice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lost in thought<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mind over matter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A penny for your thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your thinking cap on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brainchild<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think the world of someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A think tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mind-boggling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brainstorming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick someone&#8217;s brain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mind boggling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to your head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penny for your thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone would think<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a sharp mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mind your Head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ring a bell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think on your feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wishful thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Have a) bee in one&#8217;s bonnet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Live\/be in) cloud cuckoo land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A light bulb moment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bear in mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By no stretch of the imagination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great minds think alike<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your wits about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the dark (about)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peace of mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perish the thought<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put two and two together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick or slow on the uptake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slip your mind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Thinking Idioms with meaning and examples<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Brainstorm<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To come up with ideas or solutions, often in a group setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>We need to brainstorm some ideas for the new project.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Rack Your Brain<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To think very hard, usually to remember something or solve a problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>I\u2019ve been racking my brain trying to figure out where I left my phone.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cross Your Mind<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To think of something briefly or suddenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>It never crossed my mind that we\u2019d be late for the meeting.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Pick Someone\u2019s Brain<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To ask someone for their ideas, advice, or information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>I\u2019m going to pick her brain about the marketing strategies.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">In the Back of Your Mind<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Something you are aware of but do not actively focus on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>I\u2019ve always had the idea of starting a business in the back of my mind.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Give It Some Thought<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To think about something carefully before making a decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>I\u2019ll give it some thought and let you know what I decide.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food for Thought<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Something that makes you think deeply or consider new ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>The documentary gave me a lot of food for thought about climate change.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have Something on the Brain<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To think about something constantly or obsessively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>He\u2019s got the new video game on the brain lately.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sleep on It<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To think about something overnight before making a decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>I\u2019m not sure about accepting the job offer; I\u2019ll sleep on it first.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Think Outside the Box<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To think in an unconventional or creative way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>We need to think outside the box if we want to come up with a unique marketing campaign.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Put on Your Thinking Cap<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To think seriously and carefully about something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>It\u2019s time to put on your thinking cap and figure out how to solve this problem.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Think Twice<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To reconsider something before making a decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>You should think twice before making a decision this big.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Lost in Thought<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To be deeply engrossed in thinking and unaware of the surroundings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>She was lost in thought when I came in.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mind Over Matter<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: The ability to control or overcome physical obstacles with the power of the mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>He pushed through the pain, showing mind over matter.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A Penny for Your Thoughts<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: A way of asking someone what they are thinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>You\u2019ve been quiet. A penny for your thoughts?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get Your Thinking Cap On<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To start thinking seriously or creatively about something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>We have a problem to solve, so get your thinking cap on.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Brainchild<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: An idea or invention that comes from someone&#8217;s imagination or creativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>The new app is the brainchild of a small development team.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Think the World of Someone<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To admire someone greatly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>I think the world of my grandmother; she\u2019s been so supportive.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A Think Tank<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: A group of experts who come together to discuss and solve complex problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>The company has hired a think tank to come up with new strategies.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mind-Boggling<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Something that is so complicated or confusing that it is hard to understand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>The complexity of the math problem is mind-boggling.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Brainstorming<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: A process of discussing and generating ideas, often in a group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>We\u2019re having a brainstorming session tomorrow to come up with new product ideas.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Pick Someone\u2019s Brain<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To ask someone for advice or information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>I\u2019m going to pick Sarah\u2019s brain about the new software.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mind-Boggling<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Something that is hard to understand due to its complexity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>The new technology is mind-boggling, and I\u2019m still trying to grasp it.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Go to Your Head<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To make you feel overly important or arrogant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>Winning that award really went to his head. He\u2019s acting so arrogant now.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Penny for Your Thoughts<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: A way of asking someone what they are thinking, often when they seem lost in thought.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>You look deep in thought; a penny for your thoughts?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Anyone Would Think<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: A phrase used to imply that someone\u2019s behavior or actions suggest something that isn\u2019t necessarily true.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>Anyone would think she\u2019s angry, the way she\u2019s been acting lately.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have a Sharp Mind<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To be quick-witted, intelligent, or perceptive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>He has a sharp mind and always comes up with the best ideas.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mind Your Head<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To be careful, often used when there is a danger of hitting your head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>Mind your head when you walk through that door; it&#8217;s low.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ring a Bell<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To sound familiar or trigger a memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>That name doesn\u2019t ring a bell. I\u2019ve never met them before.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Think on Your Feet<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To respond quickly and effectively without preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>She had to think on her feet when the client asked unexpected questions.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wishful Thinking<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Thinking that something is possible, even though it is unlikely or unrealistic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>It\u2019s just wishful thinking that we\u2019ll get a holiday bonus this year.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">(Have a) Bee in One\u2019s Bonnet<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To be obsessed with an idea or issue, often to the point of annoyance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>She has a bee in her bonnet about the upcoming company merger.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">(Live\/Be in) Cloud Cuckoo Land<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To be in a state of unrealistic fantasy or naivety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>He\u2019s living in cloud cuckoo land if he thinks he can finish this project by tomorrow.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A Light Bulb Moment<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: A moment of sudden realization or inspiration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>It was a light bulb moment when I figured out how to fix the issue with the code.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bear in Mind<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To keep something in consideration or remember something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>Bear in mind that the meeting starts at 10 a.m., not 9.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">By No Stretch of the Imagination<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Not in any way; far from it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>By no stretch of the imagination can he be considered a good leader.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Great Minds Think Alike<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Two people think similarly, often at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: <em>We both suggested the same restaurant. 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