Comments on: “Wracking” or “Racking” Your Brain?

By: Josef

Josef — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:22:46 +0000

I don’t think this disqualifies the term ‘wrack one’s brains’, in fact, it may even reinforce it. It would make more sense for someone to destroy their brains thinking too hard on something, rather than stretch it.. but I suppose it’s a matter of choice of words/situation.

By: Travel Writers Exchange

Travel Writers Exchange — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:27:41 +0000

Perhaps to “rack ones brains” means to drain it as in racking wine from the dregs. At least that’s how I feel, (drained) after I have “racked my brain”.

By: nutmeag

nutmeag — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:04:09 +0000

So does the phrase “rack ones brains” mean to use one’s brain to the point of torture, or to stretch it thin?

By: MsB

MsB — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:34:01 +0000

Sounds like it’s related to the wrap/rap problem, as in wrapping things up or rapping things up. Would love to see a post addressing these 2 words as well.