pick at
pick
pɪk
pik
at
æt
āt
British pronunciation
/pˈɪk at/

Définition et signification de « pick at » en anglais

to pick at
[phrase form: pick]
01

chercher la petite bête, casser les pieds

to frequently criticize someone about small issues
to pick at definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He has a tendency to pick at small mistakes in other people's work.
Il a tendance à relever les petites erreurs dans le travail des autres.
02

tripoter, gratter

to touch or tug on something repeatedly
example
Exemples
Children often pick at stickers until they peel them off entirely.
Les enfants tripotent souvent les autocollants jusqu'à ce qu'ils les décollent complètement.
03

grignoter, picorer

to eat only a small amount of food
example
Exemples
If you keep picking at your meals, you wo n't get enough nutrients.
Si tu continues à picorer tes repas, tu n'auras pas assez de nutriments.
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