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pick on

Phrasal-verb Social behavior

Meaning

to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly

Example Sentences

"Don’t pick on your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong."

Related Expressions

give credit to

to acknowledge someone’s contribution

come up with ideas

to create or think of new ideas

trim down

to make something smaller or more efficient by removing unne...

take off after

to chase someone or something quickly

cut expenses

to lower the total amount of money spent

hone in on

to focus attention or effort on something specific

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