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to pick apart
[phrase form: pick]
01
to break something down into its individual pieces
Examples
After the clock stopped working, he decided to pick it apart to find the issue.
The curious kids decided to pick apart the toy to see what was inside.
02
to criticize something and mentioning all the flaws or negatives in a detailed and unkind way
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
She 's always quick to pick apart my choices, no matter what I decide.
It 's easy to pick apart someone else's work without offering constructive feedback.
03
to masterfully overcome someone or something
Examples
with their well-choreographed routine, the dance troupe managed to pick apart the competition.
The racing driver picked apart the circuit's trickiest turns, achieving a record-breaking time.
