pick a winner

/pˈɪk ɐ wˈɪnə/

/pˈɪk ɐ wˈɪnɚ/

to pick a winner

to choose a horse, etc. that you think is most likely to win a race

to excel in making decisions that ultimately lead to one's success

Examples

1. so there's an episode of immersion and of course I have to pick a winner of science

2. But I was told I have to pick a winner, so I'm gonna pick one.

3. We're gonna pick a winner and you win a $50 gift card to Popeye's chicken.

4. - Gotta pick a winner.