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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.

Difficulty: Easy

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 analysis
C 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 Answer
To criticise someone

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