pick on

Meaning

1. Oxford90% of films

   to treat sb unfairly, by blaming, criticizing or punishing them

   Don't you pick on Kenny.

2. Oxford10% of films

   to choose sb / sth

In the movies · 19

• Kids picking on him. I was there.Beautiful Thing1996
• Don't pick on her. (TUK JEERING)Avatar: The Way of Water2022
• Wakes up with a Quaaludem Don't pick on her, man.Scarface1983
• Don't you pick on Kenny.We're the Millers2013
• Never let anyone pick on you.The Guest2014
• You always letting them pick on you.Moonlight2016
• Hey! Pick on someone your own size!Deadpool 22018
• Pick on someone your own sizeGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 32023

Learn it in full scenes

• Beautiful Thing1996
  • Sandra Catches the Boys Bunking Off
  • Neighbours Shout Over Leah's Music
  • Jamie and Steven Read in Bed
• We're the Millers2013
  • David Runs Into Little Ricky
  • David Fights for Casey
  • Brad Offers David a Job

From the same entry

• pick and choose
• pick brains
• pick a fight
• pick holes in
• pick a lock
• pick pocket
• pick up the bill, tab
• pick up the pieces
• pick up speed
• pick up the threads
• pick your way
• pick a winner

More phrasal verbs

• cut in
• fall through
• get through to
• pass by
• drink to
• sign in
• go beyond
• get on with
• get out of
• get back to
• happen to
• give up