pick your brain(s)
Meaning(s)
1. ask someone for advice or information about something
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Analysis
The idiom to pick someone's brains is used to describe a situation where you wish to consult or interrogate someone on a subject where they are an authority. Usually, someone who knows a lot about the subject in question and who might offer advice or help.
Social Examples (Advance)
- If you're having problems with your car then you should pick Fiona's brain. She's an expert on German vehicles.
- I am seriously thinking about building an extension on my house would you mind if I picked your brains on a few things I need to consider?
- If you are making an important decision it helps to pick other people's brains to consider it from different perspectives.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- I spent the meeting picking Carol's brain for ideas for the upcoming launch.
- Hey Paul, do you have a moment? I was hoping to pick your brains about a problem I've been having with the software.