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cherry-pick

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cher⋅ry-pick

[cher-ee-pik] Informal.
–verb (used with object)
1. to select with great care: You can cherry-pick your own stereo components.
–verb (used without object)
2. (in retail use) to buy only the sale items and ignore the other merchandise.

Origin:
1970–75
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Main Entry:  cherry-pick
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to choose the best items from a selection for oneself, often in an unfair manner
Usage:  derogatory
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