Meaning of the word "beat your brains out" in English

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beat your brains out

US /biːt jʊər breɪnz aʊt/
UK /biːt jʊər breɪnz aʊt/
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Idiom

1.

to think very hard about a problem or question, often without success

Example:
I've been beating my brains out trying to solve this puzzle all day.
Don't beat your brains out over it; let's just ask for help.
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