single out
phrasal verb
singled out;
singling out;
singles out
Definition of single out
: to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way one treats or speaks about others
The coach singled out the players who played poorly. The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism.
—often used as (be) singled out She was singled out for special treatment.