pick away at (something)

To focus on, scrutinize, or dwell upon every small or minor fault, problem, or failing of or about something. I wish the principal wouldn't pick away at the teachers like that. They're all trying to be the best teachers they can!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Widukind	-	Ancient Germanic
Hawa	-	Arabic
Jordyn	JAWR-din	English (Modern)
Gary	['gɛəri]
Erkin	-	Uyghur
Caligula	kə-LIG-yoo-lə (English)	History