English / phrasal verb
Call out on
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To challenge or confront someone directly about their dishonest, inconsistent, or improper behavior.
In context
01
The interviewer called out the candidate on the fabricated project credentials listed on his resume.
02
A dedicated mentor will always call you out on your procrastination so that you stay committed to learning.
Synonyms
confront,challenge,expose
Antonyms
ignore,overlook,condone
Collocations
call out someone on a lie,call out on poor performance,call out on inconsistencies