of choice

Idioms  

1. 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.

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of choice

Children’s developmental screenings and assessments would not be required to be conducted in a family’s language of choice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Speaking to BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, the Cardiff-born presenter said he "admires" King Charles III in many ways, but said it was a "matter of choice".

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

"That's why Canada stands out as a partner of choice."

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

“They have to repress themselves. So they want others to be repressed as well. ‘How dare you live outside of this box and have freedom of choice and a comfortable, fun, beautiful life?”

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

In life she had always put her faith in the power of a dress and perfect smile, and in death it was still her armor of choice.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny