pick · v
pick up the pieces
C2 to try to get back to an ordinary way of life after a difficult experience
Dictionary examples:
After Ruth's death, Joe found it hard to pick up the pieces and carry on. (30.4)
pick (CHOOSE)
B1 to choose something or someone
Dictionary examples:
I always pick the longest line at the supermarket. It's my superpower! (0.0)
My dog picked my homework to eat. He has expensive taste! (0.0)
I picked the salad over pizza. Who am I kidding? (0.0)
She was picked for the Olympic team. (18.3)
She was picked to play for the team. (18.3)
Pick a card from the box to send to your sister. (22.3)
pick (FLOWERS/FRUIT)
B1 If you pick flowers or fruit, you take them off a plant or tree.
Dictionary examples:
My grandma picked roses while riding her skateboard through the garden. (0.0)
The chef picked tomatoes while balancing on a unicycle in the garden. (0.0)
The clumsy robot tried to pick apples but juggled them instead. (0.0)
I picked some apples this morning. (13.4)
They were picking strawberries for twelve hours a day. (24.8)