Cherry-pick Definition

chĕrē-pĭk

cherry-picks

verb

To select (the best or most desirable, valuable, etc. items) from a number of options, often, specif., before others have an opportunity to do so.

Webster's New World

To choose in a highly selective manner; select only the best or most suitable of.

American Heritage

(idiomatic) To pick out the best or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.

From all the available statistics, the politician cherry-picked only those that backed up his ideas.

Wiktionary

Alternative spelling of cherry-pick.

Wiktionary

(US, idiomatic, sports) To position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.

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