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harvesting (or) picking copper

(verb) Exclusive to the southern Appalachian region of the United States, the term refers to the taking, or stealing, of copper material to sell to a scrap yard for a monetary gain. Of all the precious metals copper is one that yields the biggest payoff. Though nearly non-existent now, nearer the turn of the twenty-first century when copper prices were at all-time highs copper enthusiasts were cutting down power lines for the thick copper enclosed within. As a result of such exploits some people did indeed lose their lives. FYI: such practices are indeed felonious. Persons involved in such activities may find themselves incarcerated if caught up in such acts. Be careful, trust no one.
Back in the day, whenever they went out harvesting (or) picking copper, it wasn't uncommon for the entire hollow to lose electricity for a couple of days on account of Chris and Tommy sawing down several nearby power poles. Motherfucking low-life thieves caused me to miss quite a few episodes of The Montel Williams Show.

Easy Pickings 

Someone that is really easy to mess with because you know they won’t do anything to defend themselves.
Guy 1: Watch it tough guy.

Guy 2: Sorry man, didn’t see you.

Guy 1: Better look next time pipsqueak, you’re easy pickings.
Easy Pickings by USLOPA March 15, 2023

slim pickings 

few choices, in general. Possibly, no choices at all (understatement). Pickings = the things you have available to pick. Slim = thin, few, small. Also slim pickens, slim pickings.
I've been looking for a job for months! Since the layoffs, it's been pretty slim pickings.

picking up a cupcake

When a pedophile goes to a kid's irl location to rape them
EDP445: I'm picking up a cupcake.

*Free Candy van drives by*
Guy: I think that pedo's picking up a cupcake.

rice picking 

The act of going out in search of Asian woman to take home.
Let's go rice picking tonight, I know a place with a lot of fine ass Asian women.
rice picking by gintodamus March 10, 2010

Pecking Order 

What you need to understand before you can start Popo's training
Popo: Alright maggots listen up, Popo's bout to teach you the pecking order... It goes: you, the dirt, the worms inside of the dirt, Popo's stool, Kami, then Popo
Pecking Order by Lord Damon November 16, 2009