brain trust

/ˌbreɪn ˌˈtrʌst/
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Definitions of brain trust
  1. noun
    an inner circle of unofficial advisors to the head of a government
    synonyms: kitchen cabinet
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    type of:
    camp, clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
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