Pick on

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Definition

To bully or treat someone unfairly.

Example sentence
The other kids always picked on him.
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pick on younger kids

always picks on me

pick on someone weaker

stop picking on him

get picked on at school

Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.

They picked on the new student. ✅ (Correct)

They picked the new student on. ❌ (Incorrect)