captain's pick

Noun

Australia derogatory idiomatic informal

(Australia, idiomatic, derogatory, informal) A decision made by a leader without consulting others.

Japanese Meaning

（口語的・軽蔑的な意味合いもあり）リーダーが他の意見を求めず、自分の好みや信頼に基づいて独断で選んだもの、またはその決定

Rather than holding another vote, the coach made a captain's pick, choosing his protégé without consulting the team.

再投票を行う代わりに、コーチは独断で選手を選び、チームに相談せずに自分のお気に入りを指名した。

Sense（1）

(Australia, idiomatic, derogatory, informal) A decision made by a leader without consulting others.

captain's picks

（ plural ）