Pick your way through Meaning in English
expression · lemma: pick one's way through
Definition
To move slowly and carefully through a crowded or difficult place, trying to avoid obstacles as you go.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both literal (walking through obstacles) and figurative (navigating challenges) senses. Slightly formal or descriptive, often describes cautious, deliberate movement. Common with places like 'crowd', 'rubble', 'forest'. Do not confuse with 'make your way through' (more general).
Example Sentences
She had to pick her way through the crowded market.
basic
The hikers carefully picked their way through the rocky trail.
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He picked his way through the mess in the living room.
basic
We had to pick our way through the crowd after the concert ended.
natural
The cat slowly picked its way through the broken glass on the floor.
natural
Sometimes, you just have to pick your way through complicated situations at work.
natural