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
Ademir	-	Portuguese (Brazilian)
Kallias	-	Ancient Greek
Astraea	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Taneka	tə-NEE-kə	African American (Rare)
Amaya	-	Basque, Spanish
KadİR	-	Turkish