Pluck from Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To quickly or carefully remove or pull something out from its place, often using your fingers. It can also mean to take someone or something away from a situation suddenly or unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
'Pluck from' is often used with objects you can physically pick (like flowers, fruits), or metaphorically with people/ideas (e.g., 'pluck from obscurity'). Collocates with 'pluck something from somewhere.' It’s more vivid/formal than just 'take' or 'pull'.
Example Sentences
She plucked the flower from the garden.
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He plucked an apple from the tree.
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She plucked a hair from her brush.
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They managed to pluck him from the burning car just in time.
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His talent was plucked from obscurity when a famous producer noticed him.
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She felt like she’d been plucked from her ordinary life and dropped into a movie.
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