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Idiom: Pick Apart

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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pick,‎ apart.

To review or analyse in great detail To criticise (especially small details).

To criticise (especially small details).

To overcome by skilled execution.

Example Sentences

1
The journalists aim to pick apart the politician's speech to find any contradictions or misleading statements.
2
During the debate, the candidates tried to pick apart each other's arguments.
3
My sister loves to pick apart my outfit choices, always finding something to criticize.
4
I hate when people pick apart my ideas without offering any constructive feedback.

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