Think straight
verb phrase
To be able to think clearly and logically.
After working for 16 hours, I was so tired that I couldn't think straight.
Often appears as...
- can't think straight
- hard to think straight
verb phrase
To be able to concentrate on one thing without being distracted.
With all the noise around, it was impossible to think straight.
Often appears as...
- impossible to think straight
- difficult to think straight
verb phrase
To be able to think clearly and logically.
After working for 16 hours, I was so tired that I couldn't think straight.
Often appears as...
- can't think straight
- hard to think straight
verb phrase
To be able to concentrate on one thing without being distracted.
With all the noise around, it was impossible to think straight.
Often appears as...
- impossible to think straight
- difficult to think straight
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Used when emotions affect logical thinking, like stress or excitement.
I was so worried about the exam, I couldn't think straight.
Pro Tip 2/3Exhaustion Influence
Highlights how being extremely tired can cloud judgment or decision-making.
She hadn't slept all night and couldn’t think straight anymore.
Pro Tip 3/3Under Pressure
Refers to the struggle of thinking clearly when there's a lot of pressure.
I had to make a decision quickly and couldn't think straight.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Used when emotions affect logical thinking, like stress or excitement.
I was so worried about the exam, I couldn't think straight.
Pro Tip 2/3Exhaustion Influence
Highlights how being extremely tired can cloud judgment or decision-making.
She hadn't slept all night and couldn’t think straight anymore.
Pro Tip 3/3Under Pressure
Refers to the struggle of thinking clearly when there's a lot of pressure.
I had to make a decision quickly and couldn't think straight.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Used when emotions affect logical thinking, like stress or excitement.
I was so worried about the exam, I couldn't think straight.
Pro Tip 2/3Exhaustion Influence
Highlights how being extremely tired can cloud judgment or decision-making.
She hadn't slept all night and couldn’t think straight anymore.
Pro Tip 3/3Under Pressure
Refers to the struggle of thinking clearly when there's a lot of pressure.
I had to make a decision quickly and couldn't think straight.
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