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UKBrain drain
/bɹˈeɪn dɹˈeɪn/
/bɹˈeɪn dɹˈeɪn/Brain drain
[NOUN]1
a situation in which highly intelligent or skilled people of a country move to another country so that they can live a better life
What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?
The idiom "brain drain" originated in the 1960s and was initially used to describe the migration of highly skilled professionals, particularly scientists, from developing countries to more developed nations. It is often discussed in the context of workforce dynamics, economic development, and global migration patterns.
Examples
1. This diagram shows the brain drain trends worldwide.
2. They had a brain drain.
3. Brain drain If you play video games enough, they can start to mess with your mind.
4. There is a large brain drain in this country.
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