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Phrasal Verb - Picking Apart

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

To analyze or examine something carefully and thoroughly in order to find and criticize its faults or weaknesses, often in a detailed or minute manner.

Examples

No.Example
1The critic picked apart the flawed plot of the movie.
2The lawmakers picked apart the bill to determine which changes to propose.
3The journalist picked apart the evidence presented during the trial.
4The teacher picked apart the students' essays to pinpoint areas for improvement.
5The expert picked apart the product's specifications to identify potential drawbacks.
6The reviewer picked apart the person's performance to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
7The group picked apart the theories to understand their validity.
8The detective picked apart the clues to piece together the mystery.
9The scientists picked apart the data to isolate the key trends.
10The accountant picked apart the budget to identify areas where cost-cutting measures could be implemented.