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to pick at
[phrase form: pick]
01
to frequently criticize someone about small issues
02
to touch or tug on something repeatedly
03
to eat only a small amount of food
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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?
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.
