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
Pushpa	-	Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali
Demosthenes	-	Ancient Greek
Woodrow	['wudrəu]
Sherri	SHER-ee	English
Scarlet	['ska:lit]
Netta (1)	NET-ə	English