single out
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To pick out just one person or thing from a group and give them special attention — often in a way that feels unfair.
"The teacher always seemed to single him out for extra criticism in front of the class."
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Single out, guys.

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for sure single out Cat.

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They single out a newborn gaur.

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I would like to specifically single out Leslie.