Cherry-pick

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛɹi- ˈpɪk/

Cherry-pick (verb)

  1. Choose only the best or most desirable items from a group.
  2. Select information that supports your argument while ignoring other important data.

Examples

  • She likes to cherry-pick the best fruits from the market.
  • They cherry-pick the top candidates for the job.

Common collocations: cherry-pick opportunities, cherry-pick features, cherry-pick evidence, cherry-pick facts

Synonyms of Cherry-pick

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cherry-pick

  • when not selecting or choosing