Phrasal Verb - Picking on
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.Definition
To subject someone or something to taunting or bullying, often in a persistent manner. Picking on someone can involve physical or verbal abuse, and is typically a behavior exhibited by individuals who feel intimidated or threatened by the person being targeted.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The kids have been picking on the new student at school. |
| 2 | My little brother loves to pick on me when we play games. |
| 3 | The workplace bully was accused of constantly picking on her coworkers. |
| 4 | Pick on someone your own size! |
| 5 | The big kid picked on the little kid in the classroom. |
| 6 | Stop picking on your sister, it's not nice. |
| 7 | Picking on people who are weaker than you is not something to be proud of. |
| 8 | The teacher tried to stop the students from picking on each other. |
| 9 | I hate it when people pick on me just because of my accent. |
| 10 | The mean kid likes to pick on his classmate who wears glasses. |