Be ripe for the picking phrase informal
This phrase refers to fruit that is ready to be collected.
If something is ripe for picking, it is in an ideal position or at the perfect stage to be utilized, benefited or exploited, etc.
If we can establish our brand quickly and effectively enough, this new industry will be ripe for the picking.
This house is ripe for the picking when we finish making an agreement with them.
Used when someone or something is no longer in the best, most successful, or most productive stage
The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.
To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation
You should count your lucky stars as you managed to avoid that violent car accident.