Synonyms of picks the brains of

picks the brains of

phrase

present tense third-person singular of pick the brains of

as in examines

to put a series of questions to

The conference presented an opportunity to pick the brains of some of the world's greatest scientists.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examines
• questions
• interrogates
• gives (someone) the third degree
• catechizes
• quizzes
• gives the third degree to
• grills
• queries
• pumps
• cross-questions
• sweats
• canvases
• debriefs
• annoys
• hounds
• polls
• harasses
• cross-examines
• canvasses
• pesters