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brains pl (plural only)

The substance of a brain as a material or foodstuff.
- I would, while it was smiling in my face,
  Have pluck'd my nipple from his boneless gums,
  And dash'd the brains out, had I so sworn as you
  Have done to this.
(informal) The figurative substance of a brain: mental ability, intelligence.
Sadly, I got my brains from my mom and my looks from the mailman.
(informal, with “the”) The intelligent person or people in a group: the director, planner, administrator, &c.
Who's the brains behind this operation?
- 1990, House of Cards, Season 1, Episode 1:
  I mean, it's a bit of a waste of money paying me eighteen grand to run errands, isn't it? Come on. I'm supposed to be the brains of this outfit.

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