bend your mind/efforts to something

bend (one's) efforts

To put forth a great deal of effort toward some goal or end. I've been bending my efforts to find a way out of these legal problems, but, as of now, I'm still going to prison. Don't bend your efforts to please these people—they'll never appreciate it. I've been bending my efforts trying to get a passing grade this semester, so failing by two measly points is incredibly frustrating.

See also: bend, effort

bend (one's) mind

To consider, reflect upon, or think hard about something. If you would just bend your mind, I'm sure you could find a solution to the company's excess costs. I have bent my mind about things, and, unfortunately, selling the house is really the only option. Oh, bend your mind a little—you'll come up with something!

See also: bend, mind

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bend your ˈmind/ˈefforts to something

(formal) think very hard about or put a lot of effort into one particular thing

See also: bend, effort, mind, something, to

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