To pick holes a)To find some reason to quarrelb)To destroy something c...
Meanwhile, if someone takes a dig at if someone, they say something that criticizes them, often in a slightly humorous way: I couldn't resist taking a dig at her. To pick holes in a piece of work is to try to make it seem bad by finding things in it to criticize.
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To pick holes a)To find some reason to quarrelb)To destroy something c...
Explanation:
The idiom "to pick holes" means to criticize or find fault with something or someone. It does not refer to destroying or cutting something.
To criticize someone or something means to:
- Point out flaws or errors
- Highlight weaknesses
- Comment on something negatively
- Express disapproval
Examples:
- She always picks holes in my work, but never offers any constructive feedback.
- The movie critics picked holes in the plot and character development of the film.
- He constantly picked holes in his partner's behavior, causing unnecessary arguments.