pick away at (something)



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!
See also: away, pick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PerPER (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Breton
Rehoboam-Biblical
RosemaryROZ-mə-reeEnglish
Deja-Various
Smiley['smaili]
Kolya-Russian