Synonyms of picking the brains of

picking the brains of

phrase

present participle of pick the brains of

as in interrogating

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

• interrogating
• questioning
• examining
• giving the third degree to
• pumping
• grilling
• catechizing
• quizzing
• querying
• sweating
• debriefing
• harassing
• annoying
• cross-questioning
• pestering
• polling
• cross-examining
• hounding
• canvassing