What is the meaning of pick apart?

verb

  • Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.
    • usage: "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food-it's free"
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APAWordNet. (2010). pick apart. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/pick_apart/definitions/1301981
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