pick of

the pick of (something)

The best or most impressive of a group. We only use the pick of the crop when selecting ingredients for a premium range of soups. We're asking for people to submit their artwork, and the pick of the bunch will win a VIP trip to New York City.
See also: of, pick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pick of something

the best of the group. This playful puppy is the pick of the whole lot. These potatoes are the pick of the crop.
See also: of, pick
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • the pick of (something)
  • be scraping the barrel
  • greater
  • be greater/more than the sum of its parts
  • be more/bigger/greater than the sum of its parts
  • sum
  • more/bigger/greater than the sum of its parts
  • the best thing since sliced pan
  • pièce de résistance
  • your/the pièce de résistance
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