Synonyms of picking the brains of

picking the brains of

phrase

present participle of pick the brains of

as in examining

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

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