cherry-pick something

cherry-pick something
cherry-pick something
Fig. to choose something very carefully. (As if one were closely examining cherries on the tree, looking for the best.) •

We have to cherry-pick the lumber we want to use for the cabinetry. Nothing but the best will do.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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