idiom
pick someone's brain
PIK SUM-wunz BRAYN
pɪk ˈsʌmwʌnz breɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
picksomeone'sbrain
Dictionary meaning
ask a knowledgeable person for their advice, ideas, or expertise, especially in an informal setting; extract useful information or creative thinking from someone with relevant experience; implies a degree of initiative in seeking out people whose knowledge can benefit your own understanding or project
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