How is the phrase devanarse los sesos translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Rack your brain
phrase

Pensar muchísimo para recordar o resolver algo.

To think very hard trying to remember or solve something.

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  • Me devané los sesos durante horas buscando la respuesta. — I racked my brain for hours about the answer.

  • ¿Puedes devanarte los sesos para dar con ese nombre? — Can you rack your brain to find that name?

  • Por favor, devánate los sesos y ayúdame a resolver este acertijo. — Please rack your brain and help me solve this puzzle.

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