brains trust
Definition
Noun: 1. A group of experts: "brains trust" refers to a panel of specialists who provide advice or answers, especially to a government or organization. 2. A panel for public QA: In broadcasting, a "brains trust" is a group of people who answer questions from an audience, often on radio or television.
Usage Examples
- (A group of expert advisors.)
- (A panel answering listeners' questions.)
Advanced Usage
"to form a brains trust": to create a team of knowledgeable individuals for problem-solving.
- The company formed a brains trust to improve its marketing strategy. (They gathered experts to advise.)
"a one-person brains trust": a single person who is exceptionally knowledgeable or offers expert advice.
- She is a one-person brains trust on ancient history. (She is an expert in that field.)
Variants and Related Words
Brain trust (n): an alternative spelling, more common in American English.
- The brain trust met weekly to discuss policy. (The group of advisors.)
Brains truster (n): a member of a brains trust.
- He was a brains truster on the government's energy committee. (A participant in the advisory group.)
Synonyms
- Panel of experts: a group of specialists.
- Advisory board: a committee that offers guidance.
- Think tank: an organization that conducts research and provides advice.
Related Idioms
To pick someone's brain(s): to ask for someone's knowledge or advice.
- I need to pick your brains about this project. (I want to consult you.)
To have a brain trust: to have a reliable group of advisors.
- The CEO has a brain trust that helps with decisions. (A trusted advisory team.)