"ripe for the picking" meaning in All languages combined

See ripe for the picking on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} ripe for the picking
  1. Ready to be taken or exploited.
    Sense id: en-ripe_for_the_picking-en-adj-9x6cilLe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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