Phrases Phrases for Expressing Preferences

If I had to choose, I'd pick...

B2

Meaning

If forced to choose, I would choose...

Example sentences

John: 'Which dessert would you recommend?'

Alice: 'If I had to choose, I'd pick the chocolate mousse.'

John: 'If I had to choose, I'd pick the one with the better platform.'

Alice: 'Which candidate should we vote for?'