Learn English – “out of” vs. “among” vs. “from”

prepositions

Which of the following sentences is the most idiomatic?

"I can't choose just one necklace out of so many beautiful necklaces."

"I can't choose just one necklace among so many beautiful necklaces."

"I can't choose just one necklace from so many beautiful necklaces."

Best Answer

When you choose one, we perceive it as taking one thing out from among several others. It therefore works with out of or from, but does not work with among on its own. You can use from among instead though.

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