Meaning of the word "pick someone's brain" in English

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pick someone's brain

US /pɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz breɪn/
UK /pɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz breɪn/
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Idiom

1.

to ask someone who knows a lot about a subject for information or their opinion

Example:
Can I pick your brain about your experience with starting a business?
I need to pick John's brain about the new software.
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