Take your pick of Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɪk/ /ˈəv
TAYK yoor (or yer) PIK uhv
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɪk/ /ˈɒv
TAYK yaw PIK ov
Definition
Used to tell someone that they can freely choose from a group of options or things.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, friendly way to offer someone any of several choices. Usually used when all options are equally available. Can refer to both physical objects and abstract options. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: elige lo que quieras de - escoge lo que prefieras dePortuguese (BR): escolha o que quiser de - escolha o que preferir dePortuguese (PT): escolhe o que quiseres de - escolhe o que preferires deChinese (Simplified): 从中任选Chinese (Traditional): 從中任選Hindi: इनमें से अपनी पसंद चुनोArabic: اختَر ما تريد منBengali: পছন্দ করো - বেছে নাওRussian: выбирай - выбирайтеJapanese: 好きなのを選んでVietnamese: tự chọn đi - cứ chọn cái bạn thíchKorean: 골라봐 - 마음에 드는 걸 고르세요Turkish: istediğini seç - dilediğini alUrdu: اپنی پسند کا انتخاب کرو - اپنی مرضی سے چن لوIndonesian: silakan pilih - pilih sesukamu
Example Sentences
You can take your pick of any cookie on the plate.
basic
There are three colors—take your pick of them.
basic
The restaurant menu is long, so take your pick of anything you like.
basic
We've got a lot of board games—just take your pick of what you want to play.
natural
These are all great candidates, so take your pick of the best for the job.
natural
We brought a bunch of snacks—take your pick of whatever looks good.
natural