How to Pronounce "pick holes in"
expression
PIK HOHLZ IN
PIK HOHLZ IN
Definition
To look for and point out mistakes or weaknesses in something, often in a critical or negative way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈhoʊɫz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
pˈɪk/ /hˈəʊlz/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK HOHLZ IN
UK
PIK HOHLZ IN
Listen in Context
He always tries to pick holes in my ideas.
Stop trying to pick holes in everything I say.
It's easy to pick holes in someone else's work.
Everyone at the meeting seemed eager to pick holes in John's proposal.