pick corners
To choose a preference (as in predicting which boxer will win a match).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is time to pick corners for the big game.”
“The crowd began to pick corners as the two fighters stepped into the ring.”
“As the political debate intensified, the audience was forced to pick corners between the two opposing candidates.”
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around the corner
Imminent; very soon.
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box oneself into a corner
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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captain's pick
A decision made by a leader without consulting others.
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corner the market
To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.
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cut corners
To do a less-than-thorough or incomplete job; to do something poorly; to take inappropriate shortcuts.
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fight one's corner
To vigorously promote or defend one's interests, views, etc.
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have a bone to pick
To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss.
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paint oneself into a corner
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
Last updated August 10, 2026