Question

Out of the given options, choose the option that correctly states the meaning of the given phrase/idiom:

To pick holes

• A. To find some reason to quarrel
• B. To destory something
• C. To criticise someone
• D. To cut some part of an item

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

To criticise someone

'To pick holes' means to find flaws in something through excessive analysis or criticism. E.g. No matter how perfect her work is, her boss always picks holes in the task completed by her. Thus, option C is the correct answer. Rest of the options are not correct.