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Pick of the Litter
"Pick of the litter" means the best out of a group of people or items.

The pick of the litter historically referred to the best animal in a newborn litter, especially in connection with puppies. While this phrase still is in usage with this meaning today, it has grown to encompass virtually any group of people or things.

Use Example - I've been looking at vacation destinations and I think the pick of the litter is Hawaii.

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