Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 10)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
10.
To pick holes
Discussion:
15 comments Page 2 of 2.
Vignesh said:
9 years ago
Pick holes means to find a way in a fault.
Priya rao said:
9 years ago
''to pick holes'' dosen't satisfy option A as it states ''it is to start a quarrel ''.
To pick holes means to criticise someone.
Ex. He ''picks up holes'' in whatever I say.
To pick holes means to criticise someone.
Ex. He ''picks up holes'' in whatever I say.
Tanmoy Nath said:
7 years ago
It should be A.
Charity hazel said:
7 years ago
You can as well find a reason to quarrel but the reason might not be deep however when you really find those specific critics that no one can disapprove that's what we call picking holes. So A is also the correct answer
Sanjay N said:
2 months ago
When someone “picks holes” in an argument, plan, or idea, they are trying to find faults, defects, or weaknesses in it, often through constant criticism.
The manager kept picking holes in my project report instead of appreciating the effort.
The manager kept picking holes in my project report instead of appreciating the effort.
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