Picking on

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkɪŋ ˈɑn/

Picking on (verbPhrase)

  1. To tease or criticize someone again and again, usually to make them feel small or upset.
  2. To focus on a person’s mistakes or faults in a way that feels unfair or meant to harm their confidence.

Examples

  • She is picking on him during practice.
  • They pick on me when I make mistakes.