single something out (for something somebody)

single something out (for something somebody)
ˌsingle sb/sthˈout (for sth/as sb/sth) derived
to choose sb/sth from a group for special attention

She was singled out for criticism.

He was singled out as the outstanding performer of the games.

Main entry:singlederived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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