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to pick at
[phrase form: pick]
01
constant bekritiseren, prikken
to frequently criticize someone about small issues
Example
Management picked at the proposal, demanding countless revisions.
He has a tendency to pick at small mistakes in other people 's work.
Why do you always pick at her choices?
02
trekken, krabben
to touch or tug on something repeatedly
Example
The cat curiously picked at the toy with its paw.
She nervously picked at the loose thread on her shirt during the interview.
Children often pick at stickers until they peel them off entirely.
03
nibble, klein beetje eten
to eat only a small amount of food
Example
Children often pick at vegetables they do n't like.
She just picked at her food during dinner, claiming she was n't hungry.
If you keep picking at your meals, you wo n't get enough nutrients.
Voorbeeld
Management picked at the proposal, demanding countless revisions.
He has a tendency to pick at small mistakes in other people's work.
Why do you always pick at her choices?
Instead of appreciating her efforts, he constantly picked at the details.
Critics always seem to pick at her performances no matter how well she does.
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