Muter otak
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An expression describing intense mental effort or trying to solve a problem by pushing one's cognitive limits
Synonyms & Variants
berpikir keras
berpikir keras
The process of using one's mind intensively to understand or solve something.
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memeras otak
memeras otak
An idiom meaning to think very hard or to work hard mentally to find a solution.
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mikir
mikir
Informal or casual form of 'to think'.
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ngulik
ngulik
Slang term meaning to study or analyze something in depth and detail, often to solve a problem or understand how it works.
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Usage Notes or Etymology
Originated from a metaphorical concept of 'spinning' the brain to maximize thinking process, commonly used in informal conversations among younger generations
Real-world Usage
Gue lagi muter otak nih cari solusi buat tugas kuliah yang rumit.
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