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to pick one's brain
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brainwave
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brainchild
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brainwashed
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scatterbrained
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brain-teaser
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to rack one's brain
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to accomplish
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to pull off
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to conquer
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to get over
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to install
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to set up
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to recite
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to reel off
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to ascertain
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to find out
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to conduct
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to carry out
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to transmit
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to pass on
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to take over
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to collaborate
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to team up
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to impede
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hold up
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to discern
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to make out
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to attribute to
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to cease
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to give up
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to reflect
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to remember
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to remind
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to reminisce
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to memorize
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to commemorate
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to recollect
to [pick] {one's} [brain]
to pick one's brain
Parirala
uk flag
/pˈɪk wˈʌnz bɹˈeɪn/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

example
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I wanted to pick his brain about his successful business strategies to gain some valuable insights.
She reached out to her professor to pick his brain on research techniques for her thesis.
What is the origin of the idiom "pick one's brain" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "pick one's brain" likely draws on the metaphorical idea of the human brain as a valuable resource containing knowledge and insights. The word "pick" in this context suggests the act of selectively extracting or gathering information, similar to picking individual items from a collection. Over the years, the phrase has become a widely recognized phrase that is used to describe the act of seeking advice, information, or expertise from someone by engaging in a conversation or discussion.

brainwave
Pangngalan
b
b
r
r
ai
n
n
w
w
a
v
v
e
(matalinong ideya)

(matalinong ideya)

buhay na isip

a sudden and clever idea or insight that comes to the mind, often leading to a solution

brainchild
Pangngalan
b
b
r
r
ai
n
n
ch
ʧ
i
l
l
d
d
(ideya)

(ideya)

likha

a creative or innovative idea, project, or concept that is the result of one's own thinking or imagination

brainwashed
pang-uri
b
b
r
r
ai
n
n
w
w
a
ɑ
sh
ʃ
e
d
t
(na pinaniwalaan)

(na pinaniwalaan)

na brainwash

having one's thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes manipulated or controlled by external influences

unbrainwashed
scatterbrained
scatterbrained
pang-uri
s
s
c
k
a
æ
tt
t
e
ə
r
r
b
b
r
r
ai
n
n
e
d
d
(walang katuwang na isipan)

(walang katuwang na isipan)

magkakagulo ang isip

having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or easily distracted

brain-teaser
Pangngalan
uk flag
/bɹˈeɪntˈiːzɚ/
(suliranin)

(suliranin)

puzzle

a puzzle or problem designed to test one's thinking or problem-solving skills

What is a "brain-teaser"?

A brain-teaser is a type of puzzle or problem that challenges a person's thinking and problem-solving skills. These puzzles are designed to be tricky and require careful thought or creativity to solve. Brain-teasers can include riddles, logic puzzles, or games that require figuring out patterns or using unusual approaches. They are often used to exercise the mind, improve focus, and encourage critical thinking. People enjoy brain-teasers as a fun way to stimulate their mental abilities and test their reasoning skills.

to [rack] {one's} [brain]
to rack one's brain
Parirala
uk flag
/ɹˈæk wˈʌnz bɹˈeɪn/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to think hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something

What is the origin of the idiom "rack one's brain" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "rack one's brain" is believed to be derived from the medieval torture device known as the "rack." The rack was a mechanical contraption used to stretch or torture individuals by applying extreme tension to their bodies. The phrase represents the mental strain and anguish that one experiences when trying to recall or solve something difficult, similar to the physical agony inflicted by the rack. It is commonly used when someone is faced with a challenging problem, a difficult riddle, or the need to recall specific information from memory.

to accomplish
to accomplish
Pandiwa
a
ə
cc
k
o
ɑ
m
m
p
p
l
l
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
(nagawa)

(nagawa)

nagtagumpay

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to pull off
to pull off
Pandiwa
uk flag
/pˈʊl ˈɔf/
(matagumpay na maisagawa)

(matagumpay na maisagawa)

makamit

to successfully achieve or accomplish something

fail

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
pull
bahagi ng parirala
off
to conquer
to conquer
Pandiwa
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
q
k
ue
ɜ
r
r
(tamaan)

(tamaan)

sakupin

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to get over
to get over
Pandiwa
uk flag
/ɡɛt ˈoʊvɚ/
(magpagaling)

(magpagaling)

makabawi

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

get worse

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
inseparable
pandiwa ng parirala
get
bahagi ng parirala
over
to install
to install
Pandiwa
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
t
t
a
ɔ
ll
l
(maglagay)

(maglagay)

mag-install

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to set up
to set up
Pandiwa
uk flag
/sˈɛt ˈʌp/
(itayo)

(itayo)

magtayo

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

abolish

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
set
bahagi ng parirala
up
to recite
to recite
Pandiwa
r
r
e
ə
c
s
i
t
t
e
(ihayag)

(ihayag)

magsalita

to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to reel off
to reel off
Pandiwa
uk flag
/ɹˈiːl ˈɔf/
(magsalita ng mabilis)

(magsalita ng mabilis)

magtalumpati

to recite information without hesitation and fluently

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
reel
bahagi ng parirala
off
to ascertain
to ascertain
Pandiwa
a
æ
s
s
c
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
ai
n
n
(tiyakin)

(tiyakin)

tukuyin

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to find out
to find out
Pandiwa
uk flag
/faɪnd ˈaʊt/
(matuklasan)

(matuklasan)

alamin

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
find
bahagi ng parirala
out
to conduct
Pandiwa
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
d
d
u
ə
c
k
t
t
(mamuno)

(mamuno)

magsagawa

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to carry out
to carry out
Pandiwa
uk flag
/ˈkæri ˈaʊt/
(tumuloy sa pagganap)

(tumuloy sa pagganap)

isagawa

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
carry
bahagi ng parirala
out
to transmit
Pandiwa
t
t
r
r
a
æ
n
n
s
z
m
m
i
ɪ
t
t
(ipahayag)

(ipahayag)

ipasa

to convey or communicate something, such as information, ideas, or emotions, from one person to another

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to pass on
to pass on
Pandiwa
uk flag
/pˈæs ˈɑːn/
(ikalat)

(ikalat)

ipasa

to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
pass
bahagi ng parirala
on
to take over
to take over
Pandiwa
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈoʊvɚ/
(magsagawa ng pamamahala)

(magsagawa ng pamamahala)

mangako

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
take
bahagi ng parirala
over
to collaborate
to collaborate
Pandiwa
c
k
o
ə
ll
l
a
æ
b
b
o
ɜ
r
r
a
t
t
e
(magsanib-puwersa)

(magsanib-puwersa)

makipagtulungan

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon
to team up
Pandiwa
uk flag
/tˈiːm ˈʌp/
(makipagtulungan)

(makipagtulungan)

makipagsanib

to join or collaborate with others as a team to work towards a shared purpose

to impede
to impede
Pandiwa
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
e
i
d
d
e
(hadlangan)

(hadlangan)

pahirapan

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
hold up
Pangungusap
uk flag
/hˈoʊld ˈʌp/
N/A

N/A

used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing

to discern
Pandiwa
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
c
e
ɜ
r
r
n
n
(makilala)

(makilala)

matukoy

to distinguish between things

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to make out
to make out
Pandiwa
uk flag
/mˌeɪk ˈaʊt/
(makuha ang kahulugan)

(makuha ang kahulugan)

maunawaan

to understand something, often with effort

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
make
bahagi ng parirala
out
to attribute to
to attribute to
Pandiwa
uk flag
/ˈætɹɪbjˌuːt tuː/
(iugnay sa)

(iugnay sa)

itaga sa

to assign the cause or ownership of something to a specific person, thing, or factor

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Katayuang Parirala
separable
pandiwa ng parirala
attribute
bahagi ng parirala
to
to cease
to cease
Pandiwa
c
s
ea
i
s
s
e
(itigil)

(itigil)

tumigil

to bring an action, activity, or process to an end

continue

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to give up
to give up
Pandiwa
uk flag
/ɡɪv ʌp/
(magpatalo)

(magpatalo)

sumuko

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

enter

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon
Katayuang Parirala
inseparable
pandiwa ng parirala
give
bahagi ng parirala
up
to reflect
Pandiwa
r
r
e
ɪ
f
f
l
l
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
(sumasalamin)

(sumasalamin)

nagpakita

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

to remember
to remember
Pandiwa
r
r
e
ɪ
m
m
e
ɛ
m
m
b
b
e
ə
r
r
(tandaaan)

(tandaaan)

alalahanin

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

forget

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to remind
to remind
Pandiwa
uk flag
/rɪˈmaɪnd/
(ipaalam)

(ipaalam)

paalalahanin

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to reminisce
to reminisce
Pandiwa
r
r
e
ɛ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
i
ɪ
s
s
c
e
(magmahal sa mga alaala)

(magmahal sa mga alaala)

magbalik-tanaw

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon
to memorize
to memorize
Pandiwa
m
m
e
ɛ
m
m
o
ɜ
r
r
i
z
z
e
(itinaguyod sa isipan)

(itinaguyod sa isipan)

mag-aral nang mabuti

to repeat something until it is kept in one's memory

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to commemorate
to commemorate
Pandiwa
c
k
o
ə
mm
m
e
ɛ
m
m
o
ɜ
r
r
a
t
t
e
(tandaaan)

(tandaaan)

guniguniin

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
to recollect
to recollect
Pandiwa
uk flag
/ˌɹɛkəˈɫɛkt/, /ˌɹikəˈɫɛkt/
(magbalik-tanaw)

(magbalik-tanaw)

alalahanin

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

forget

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos

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