PICK ON


Meaning of PICK ON in English

1.

If someone picks on you, they repeatedly criticize you unfairly or treat you unkindly. ( INFORMAL )

Bullies pick on younger children...

PHRASAL VERB : V P n

2.

If someone picks on a particular person or thing, they choose them, for example for special attention or treatment. ( mainly BRIT )

When you have made up your mind, pick on a day when you will not be under much stress...

= pick

PHRASAL VERB : V P n

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне.