poimia rusinat pullasta

Finnish

Etymology

poimia (to pick) + rusinat (the raisins) + pullasta (from a cardamom bread); cardamom bread is a popular sweet baked good in Finland, and it is often baked with raisins which many consider the best part of it.

Phrase

poimia rusinat pullasta

  1. (idiomatic) to cherry pick (to select only the best from a range of options)

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