
Sort out/separate the wheat from the chaff
Metaphorical Origin
Understand this idiom's origin from separating grain (wheat) from inedible parts (chaff) during harvesting. 
Evaluation Context
Use this phrase when describing a process of evaluating quality, performance, or suitability of individuals or things. 
Non-Literal Use
Remember, it's about figuratively separating the good from the bad, not literally dividing grains. 