The phrase "mental contortions" refers to the act of twisting or bending one's thoughts or ideas in complex and difficult ways.
Sentences with «mental contortions»
But at some point, we have to stop putting ourselves through mental contortions to come up with reasons why women somehow deserve less than men. (inc.com)
Christianity will allow you justify any issues you may have with enough mental contortions. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
To go back to the earlier point about mental contortions, it is open to question quite how conscious the whole process is. (sbnation.com)