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.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.See also: bend, mind

bend your ˈmind/ˈefforts to something

(formal) think very hard about or put a lot of effort into one particular thingSee also: bend, effort, mind, something