Pick your brain Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹeɪn

PIK-yer-BRAYN

UK

pˈɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈeɪn

PIK-yaw-BRAYN

Definición

To ask someone for advice, information, or ideas, often because they have special knowledge or experience.

Uso & Matices

Informal and friendly; often used in work or learning situations. Usually followed by a specific topic: 'Can I pick your brain about marketing?' Not literal—never say it when actually asking anatomical questions.

• Spanish: consultarte - pedirte consejo - preguntarte (por experiencia)
• Portuguese (BR): pedir sua opinião - pedir conselhos - consultar
• Portuguese (PT): pedir a tua opinião - pedir conselhos - consultar
• Chinese (Simplified): 请教你 - 向你请教
• Chinese (Traditional): 請教你 - 向你請教
• Hindi: तुमसे सलाह लेना - तुम्हारा अनुभव पूछना
• Arabic: أستشيرك - أطلب نصيحتك
• Bengali: আপনার পরামর্শ নেওয়া - আপনার অভিজ্ঞতা জানতে চাওয়া
• Russian: посоветоваться - узнать ваше мнение
• Japanese: 相談する - アドバイスを求める
• Vietnamese: hỏi ý kiến - xin lời khuyên
• Korean: 의견을 묻다 - 조언을 구하다
• Turkish: fikir almak - danışmak
• Urdu: مشورہ لینا - آپ کی رائے جاننا
• Indonesian: minta pendapat - minta saran

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Can I pick your brain about this project?

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I'd like to pick your brain about travel tips.

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He wants to pick your brain on career choices.

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I was hoping to pick your brain about starting a business, since you have so much experience.

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Mind if I pick your brain for a few minutes?

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Whenever I have a tough problem, I like to pick your brain because you always have good ideas.

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