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to pick on
[phrase form: pick]
01
harceler, s'acharner sur
to keep treating someone unfairly or making unfair remarks about them
Transitive: to pick on sb
Example
Some kids in the park were picking on a new child, and I had to intervene.
Teachers often advise students not to pick on their classmates.
It 's not nice to pick on your younger brother just because he 's smaller than you.
02
choisir, décider de
to choose someone specifically for a particular task or responsibility
Transitive: to pick on sb
Example
The director picked on the most experienced actor for the challenging role.
When it came to assigning a leader for the campaign, the committee picked on Lisa due to her experience.
The coach picked on James to take the final penalty shot.
Exemple
Some kids in the park were picking on a new child, and I had to intervene.
Teachers often advise students not to pick on their classmates.
It's not nice to pick on your younger brother just because he's smaller than you.
Why do you always pick on him during team meetings?
She felt like her colleagues always picked on her for her unique fashion sense.
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