What does the phrasal verb “pick through” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “pick through“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To look through a group or list in order to select what one wants.
Example(s)
She picked through the trash to find his car keys.
“Then one by one she picked through the robes, finding a short white tunic. In a box, she discovered buffalo socks and yucca sandals that fit her feet.” People of the Moon: A Novel of North America’s Forgotten Past By W. Michael Gear, Kathleen O’Neal Gear
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