pick a leaf

Frequency: 6.05.9 per million words

To take a leaf from a plant with your fingers.

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Examples (10)

  • He picked a leaf from the basil plant and started to chew it.
  • She carefully picked a fresh leaf for her herbal tea.
  • Could you please pick a large leaf for the science experiment?
  • The child happily picked a fallen autumn leaf and pressed it in a book.
  • He reached up to pick a high leaf, almost losing his balance.
  • Please don't pick a leaf from that rare orchid; it's protected.
  • I watched her thoughtfully pick a single leaf and examine its delicate structure.
  • The recipe said to pick a fragrant leaf of mint for garnish.
  • Before painting, she decided to pick a vibrant green leaf as a model.
  • It's forbidden to pick a leaf from the plants in the botanical garden.