The pick of Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɪk/ /ˈəv
thuh or thee PIK uhv
ðə, ði/ /pˈɪk/ /ˈɒv
thuh or thee PIK ov
Definition
Used to describe the best person or thing from a group, or the one you would choose first because it is the top choice.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English; often followed by 'the pick of the bunch', 'the pick of the crop', or a specific group (like 'the pick of the students'). It emphasizes the highest quality or preference. Avoid using for random or ordinary choices.
Spanish: lo mejor de - la selección dePortuguese (BR): o melhor de - a escolha dePortuguese (PT): o melhor de - a escolha deChinese (Simplified): 最好的 - 精选的Chinese (Traditional): 最好的 - 精選的Hindi: सबसे अच्छा - चयनArabic: أفضل ما في - مختار منBengali: সেরা - নির্বাচিত - পছন্দেরRussian: лучший - отборный - лучший выборJapanese: 一番 - 選り抜き - ベストVietnamese: tuyệt nhất - chọn lọc - lựa chọn hàng đầuKorean: 최고 - 으뜸 - 고른 것Turkish: en iyisi - seçkin - önde gelenUrdu: بہترین - منتخب - پسندیدہIndonesian: pilihan terbaik - unggulan - pilihan utama
Example Sentences
This apple is the pick of the basket.
basic
He is the pick of the players on the team.
basic
Take your pick of these books.
basic
Everyone wanted the pick of the fresh strawberries at the market.
natural
That dress is definitely the pick of the collection.
natural
You always get the pick of the best seats, don’t you?
natural