pick brain



pick someone's brain(s)

Fig. to talk with someone to find out information about something. I spent the afternoon with Donna, picking her brain for ideas to use in our celebration. Do you mind if I pick your brains? I need some fresh ideas.
See also: brain, pick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sultan-Arabic
ÁLmosAHL-moshHungarian
Steve[sti:v]
Adairə-DEREnglish (Rare)
Gillian['dʒiliən]
GracelynGRAYS-linEnglish (Modern)