Idiom – Pick your brain

• Idiom – Pick somebody’s brain
• Meaning – To obtain information by asking someone questions. To ask advice about something from someone who knows a lot about it. Request information from someone knowledgeable.
• Other English expressions featuring parts of the body

Usage:

When could you use this idiom?

• When you need to ask an expert advice on completing a difficult task.
• You need help at work from someone with experience.
• If you need advice from someone about a problem you are having.
• You ask your parents to help you solve a problem you are having with your kids!

Example:

• “I have absolutely no idea how to fix this problem. I’m going to find Mike and pick his brains!”

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