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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

break into laughter

to suddenly start laughing

switch off from

to disconnect mentally from work or stress

get over with

to finish something unpleasant

grow through change

to develop personally or professionally during a transition

pour down

to rain very heavily

map out for

to plan each step carefully for a specific purpose