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pick off

Phrasal-verb Military

Meaning

to shoot or remove one by one

Example Sentences

"The sniper picked off the enemies from a distance."

Related Expressions

take issue with

to disagree strongly with someone or something

key in on

to give something your full attention

pull it off

to succeed in doing something difficult with confidence

look someone in the eye

to make direct eye contact as a sign of honesty or respect

carry off

to succeed in doing something difficult

grow into leadership

to gradually develop the skills needed to lead others