Idioms and phrases: Choose the correct meaning of the expression. The idiom is: "To pick holes". Select the option that best conveys the intended meaning.
Verbal Ability
Idioms and Phrases
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATo find some reason to quarrel
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BTo destroy something
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CTo criticise someone
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DTo cut some part of an item
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: To criticise someone
Explanation
Given data
- Idiom: "to pick holes".
Concept/Approach"To pick holes" means to find faults, i.e., to criticize or look for flaws in an argument or person.
Option analysisC captures the meaning (fault-finding/criticising).A (quarrel) is a possible consequence but not the idiom's core meaning.B/D are literal and incorrect. E is unnecessary.
Final AnswerTo criticise someone