have something on the brain

have (something) on the brain

To be thinking of something repeatedly over a period of time; to have something at the front of the mind. I know dinner is hours away, but I just have food on the brain—so do you want pizza or maybe Chinese?See also: brain, have, on

have something on the brain

be obsessed with something. informalSee also: brain, have, on, something

have somebody/something on the ˈbrain

(informal) think and/or talk a lot or too much about somebody/something: You do nothing but talk about your job; you’ve got work on the brain!See also: brain, have, on, somebody, something

have something on the brain

tv. to be obsessed with something. (Have got can replace have.) I have money on the brain, I guess. See also: brain, have, on, something