cherry picking
The phrase "cherry picking" is used to describe the act of selectively choosing favorable elements while ignoring less desirable ones, applicable in various fields like logic, sports, and general usage.
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Definition
B2General Usage
(informal)Choosing only the most advantageous items from a group, often in a biased or unfair manner.
Example
- The company was accused of cherry picking the best candidates from the job market.
C1Logical Fallacy
(academic, critical)Presenting only data or evidence that supports a specific argument while ignoring contradictory information.
Example
- The researcher was criticized for cherry picking data to support their hypothesis.
B2Sports
(informal, strategy)A tactic where a player stays near the opponent's goal to take advantage of scoring opportunities with minimal effort.
Example
- The player was caught cherry picking, waiting near the goal for an easy pass.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cherry picking":