pick the low-hanging fruit
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Go (initially) for the easiest options.
Where it’s used:
Used
Business & corporate jargon
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “List of business terms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “pick the low-hanging fruit” mean?
Go (initially) for the easiest options.
Is “pick the low-hanging fruit” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.