brains trust

1. a group of knowledgeable people who discuss topics in public or on radio or television

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Also called: brain trust US a group of experts who advise the government

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Translations

brains trust

n (= discussion) → Podiumsdiskussion f; (= panel) → Gruppe f → von Sachverständigen or Experten

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brains trust

n → trust m inv dei cervelli

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