Meaning Of The Word Cherry-pick

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What's The Definition Of Cherry-pick?

cherry-pick
verb: If someone cherry-picks people or things, they choose the best ones from a group of them, often in a way that other people consider unfair.

cherry-pick in American English
to select (only what one considers to be best or most desirable, profitable, etc.) from a number of options
intransitive verb: to buy only the sale items and ignore other merchandise
transitive verb: to select with great care

cherry-pick in British English
verb: to choose or take the best or most profitable of (a number of things), esp for one's own benefit or gain

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