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
Per	PER (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Breton
Rehoboam	-	Biblical
Rosemary	ROZ-mə-ree	English
Deja	-	Various
Smiley	['smaili]
Kolya	-	Russian