Meaning of the word "put your thinking cap on" in English

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put your thinking cap on

US /pʊt jʊər ˈθɪŋkɪŋ kæp ɑn/
UK /pʊt jʊər ˈθɪŋkɪŋ kæp ɑn/
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Idiom

1.

to think seriously and creatively about a problem or challenge

Example:
We need to put our thinking caps on to solve this complex problem.
Okay everyone, put your thinking caps on, we need a new marketing strategy.
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