In the following questions, alternatives are given for the meaning of the…
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In the following questions, alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To pick holes
- A.
To find some reason to quarrel
- B.
To destroy something
- C.
To cut some part of an item
- D.
To criticize someone
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Correct answer: D
Meaning: to try to find faults or weaknesses in something or someone, often by pointing out small or unimportant errors.
Example: She kept picking holes in his argument, pointing out minor inconsistencies until no one trusted his conclusion.
Why this meaning fits the correct choice:
The option that says "To criticize someone" matches the sense of finding faults or criticizing, which is the core idea of the idiom.
The option "To find some reason to quarrel" suggests starting an argument; while fault-finding can lead to quarrels, the idiom itself emphasizes criticizing or exposing flaws rather than initiating a fight.
The options "To destroy something" and "To cut some part of an item" are literal interpretations and do not capture the figurative meaning of pointing out faults.
Therefore, the correct choice is the one that states "To criticize someone," because it best expresses the idiom's meaning of finding faults or criticizing.