of choice

Idioms

Preferred above others, as in A strike is the union's weapon of choice. Used with other prepositions (by, for, with), all meaning “by preference,” this idiom dates from about 1300.

Example Sentences

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An all-electric, energy-efficient alternative to gas-burning furnaces, heat pumps are widely seen as the climate-friendly home heater of choice.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the first, exclusive members-only social clubs, Soho House debuted in London in 1995 and quickly became the bolt-hole of choice for celebrities and the deep-pocketed.

From Los Angeles Times

To sustain its leadership, the U.S. has to be the platform of choice for every business, including those in China, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

"All I'm asking for is that we be given the dignity of choice," she said.

From BBC

He said that the mountain lion’s prey of choice, mule deer, have been less readily available lately, potentially making them look for other sources of food.

From Los Angeles Times

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