get (one's) thinking cap on

get (one's) thinking cap on

To begin thinking or considering very carefully and seriously (about something), often to solve a problem. OK, fellas, if we all get our thinking caps on, I'm sure we can come up with a way to earn enough money to go to the baseball game this weekend. A: "Well, boss, what do you think we should do?" B: "Just let me get my thinking cap on for a minute."
See also: cap, get, on, thinking
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • put on (one's) thinking cap
  • put on one's thinking cap
  • put on your thinking cap
  • put thinking cap on
  • put your thinking cap on
  • put (one's) thinking cap on
  • keep (one's) mind on (something)
  • keep mind on
  • keep your mind on something
  • blue-sky thinking