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| pick on |
| 1. v. To bully, harass or make fun of a victim; to bother or harass. |
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| Hey! Quit picking on your brother. |
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| 2. v. To select (a person) for a task, etc. |
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| The teacher picked on me to answer the question. |
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| Analysis |
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| pick |
| 1. n. A tool used for digging; a pickaxe. |
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| 2. n. A tool for unlocking a lock without the original key; a lock pick, picklock. |
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| 3. n. A comb with long widely spaced teeth, for use with tightly curled hair. |
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| 4. n. A choice; ability to choose. |
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| 5. n. That which would be picked or chosen first; the best. |
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| on |
| 1. adj. In the state of being active, functioning or operating. |
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| 2. adj. Performing according to schedule. |
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| Are we still on for tonight? |
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| Is the show still on? |
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| 3. adj. (chiefly UK, informal, usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate. |
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