Pickings

usgb/ˈpɪkɪŋz/
noun

Things that are available to be chosen or taken.

The cake was popular at the party, and by the end, there were slim pickings left.
Visual representation of "pickings" - Things that are available to be chosen or taken.

Often appears as...

  • easy pickings
  • slim pickings

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "pickings"
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Availability Nuance

Suggests limited or remaining options, often after better choices were taken.

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After the sale, the pickings were quite sparse.
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Colloquial Use

Common in informal conversations, not for formal documents.

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At the flea market, the pickings were surprisingly good.
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Metaphorical Context

Often used metaphorically to talk about non-physical choices like opportunities.

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In the job market, the pickings are slim.
Visual representation of the word "Pickings"

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