pick on
To be mean or unfair to someone, especially the same person again and again.
Meanings
To repeatedly treat someone badly, unfairly, or unkindly; to bully.
"The other kids kept picking on him because he was the smallest in the class."
To single out a particular person unfairly for criticism or a difficult task.
"The manager always seems to pick on the same employees when anything goes wrong."
Very commonly used in the context of bullying, especially among children and teenagers. Adults also use it to describe unfair treatment in the workplace or in other social settings. Often heard in the protest 'Why are you always picking on me?' Commonly used in both British and American English.
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