Relier Pairs English sayings and expressionVersion en ligne Link the English saying or expression with the explanation of their meaning par cris tina 1 To strain mentally to recall or to understand something. 2 Making a mistake or a false assumption in something you are trying to achieve. 3 To encourage and urge someone forward. 4 Take a dominant position. 5 In perfect condition, especially of health. 6 Get to the precise point. Do or say something exactly right. Hit the nail on the head Rack your brains Barking up the wrong tree In the pink Egg on Get the upper hand