Synonyms of pick the brains of

pick the brains of

phrase

as in examine

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

• examine
• question
• interrogate
• give (someone) the third degree
• grill
• give the third degree to
• pump
• query
• quiz
• catechize
• sweat
• canvas
• debrief
• annoy
• harass
• cross-examine
• hound
• poll
• canvass
• cross-question
• pester