Pick over
phrasal verb
To examine or inspect something or someone carefully.
She picked over the apples at the market to find the ripest ones.
Often appears as...
- pick over the vegetables
- pick over the documents
phrasal verb
To choose or select something from a range of options.
He thoroughly picked over their offer, but couldn't make up his mind.
Often appears as...
- pick over the options
- pick over the candidates
phrasal verb
To examine or inspect something or someone carefully.
She picked over the apples at the market to find the ripest ones.
Often appears as...
- pick over the vegetables
- pick over the documents
phrasal verb
To choose or select something from a range of options.
He thoroughly picked over their offer, but couldn't make up his mind.
Often appears as...
- pick over the options
- pick over the candidates
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Attention to Detail
Used when being very selective or meticulous about the quality of items.
She spent hours picking over the antiques for any hidden gems.
Pro Tip 2/3Critical Assessment
Conveys a sense of scrutiny when evaluating the conditions or choices.
The buyers picked over the used car for any possible defects.
Pro Tip 3/3Time-Consuming
Suggests an action that may take a while due to careful selection.
They picked over the old records to find the perfect sample.
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