thinking cap
idiomA metaphorical state of focused thinking or concentration, invoked to encourage problem-solving.
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blue-sky thinking
A form of thinking that is not grounded or in touch with the realities of the present, and can thus benefit from creative imagination.
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bust a cap
To fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun.
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cap in hand
In a humble and respectful manner.
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cap it all off
To finish or complete something; to add a finishing touch.
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cap over the windmill
In a bizarre or eccentric manner.
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considering cap
An imaginary hat worn to aid careful thought or deliberation.
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feather in one's cap
An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.
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set one's cap at
To choose a man as a potential husband (for a girl).