Meaning of the word "have something on the brain" in English

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have something on the brain

US /hæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɑn ðə breɪn/
UK /hæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɑn ðə breɪn/
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Idiom

1.

to be unable to stop thinking or talking about something

Example:
He's been having something on the brain about his new project all week.
Ever since she got the promotion, she's had nothing but work on the brain.
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