Phrase guide

pick of the litter

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The best person or item in a group; the best that one has to offer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Of the books I read this summer, A Tale of Two Cities was the pick of the litter.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: valioyksilö — best in group
  • French: haut du panier — best in group