single out . single out {v. phr.} To select or choose one from among many. There were a lot of pretty girls at the high school prom but Don immediately singled out Sally. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion