pick on
treat someone unfairly or bully them
To repeatedly treat someone in an unkind or unfair way, often by criticizing, teasing, or bullying them.
The older kids used to pick on me at school because I wore glasses.
"pick" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "pick" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
pick
on
pick onTo repeatedly treat someone in an unkind or unfair way, often by criticizing, teasing, or bullying them.The older kids used to pick on me at school because I wore glasses.
out
pick outto choose something or someone from a group of options.It took me ages to pick out a birthday card for my sister.
up
pick upTo go somewhere and bring someone or something with you, usually by car or another vehicle.Can you pick me up from the airport at 7 p.m.?
pick out
choose/select
to choose something or someone from a group of options.
It took me ages to pick out a birthday card for my sister.
pick up
collect
To go somewhere and bring someone or something with you, usually by car or another vehicle.
Can you pick me up from the airport at 7 p.m.?