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surprising pick

[/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ pɪk/]
noun phrasepl: surprising picks
escolha surpreendente
1. An unexpected or astonishing choice or selection that defies common expectations
The coach's decision to bench the star player was a surprising pick for the starting lineup.
A decisão do técnico de tirar o jogador estrela do banco de suplentes foi uma escolha surpreendente para o time titular.
2. In contexts like awards or competitions, a nominee or winner who was not widely anticipated
The independent film was a surprising pick for Best Picture at the Oscars.
O filme independente foi uma escolha surpreendente para Melhor Filme no Oscar.
NYC Slang
wild card / out-of-left-field pick
Synonyms
unexpected choiceastonishing selectionunlikely pickdark horsecurveball
Antonyms
obvious choiceexpected pickpredictable selectionsafe choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha surpreendente / uma escolha inesperada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
uma escolha de susto / uma sacação inesperada
Colloquial variant
São Paulo
escolha inesperada / um toque de surpresa
Formal and informal usage
Portugal
escolha surpreendente / uma escolha inesperada
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of left field
a dark horse
against all odds
came out of nowhere
throw a curveball
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