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
Artemios	-	Ancient Greek
Mclaughlin	[mə'klɔ:flin]
Atiya	-	Arabic
Polyxena	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Fulvio	FOOL-vyo	Italian
Inmaculada	-	Spanish