pick on somebody your own size
pick on somebody your own size
To harass, bully, or fight someone who is big, strong, or skilled enough to put up a fair fight. Often issued as a direct challenge or invitation for that person to fight oneself instead. Hey, that kid's, like, five years younger than you—why don't you pick on somebody your own size! Our law firm is going to represent this group of customers pro bono. If these giant corporations think they can walk all over common folk, it's about time they picked on somebody their own size.
See also: on, own, pick, size, somebody
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pick on someone your own size
and pick on somebody your own sizeto abuse someone who is big enough to fight back. Go pick on somebody your own size! Wilbur should leave his little brother alone and pick on someone his own size.
See also: on, own, pick, size
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- pick on someone your own size
- pick on your own size
- fight for
- fight for (someone or something)
- fight through
- fight
- fight (one's way) through
- could fight a circle-saw
- could fight a circle-saw (and it a runnin')
- put up a fight