Pick apart Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɪk/ /əˈpɑɹt
PIK-uh-PART
pˈɪk/ /ɐpˈɑːt
PIK-uh-PAHT
Definition
To criticize something in detail, especially to point out flaws, or to carefully analyze and break it down into its parts.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal speech, often used for strong or detailed criticism, especially of ideas, arguments, or creative work. Can sound negative if overused. Also applies when analyzing something deeply without negative intent.
Spanish: criticar - analizar detenidamente - desmenuzarPortuguese (BR): criticar - dissecar - analisar detalhadamentePortuguese (PT): criticar - dissecar - analisar cuidadosamenteChinese (Simplified): 挑剔 - 仔细分析 - 拆解Chinese (Traditional): 挑剔 - 仔細分析 - 拆解Hindi: गहराई से जांचना - बारीकी से आलोचना करनाArabic: انتقد بشدة - حلل بدقةBengali: সমালোচনা করা - খুঁটিয়ে বিশ্লেষণ করাRussian: разбирать по полочкам - придиратьсяJapanese: 細かく批評する - 細部まで分析するVietnamese: bới móc - phân tích chi tiếtKorean: 꼼꼼하게 비판하다 - 세세하게 분석하다Turkish: didik didik incelemek - eleştirmekUrdu: باریک بینی سے تنقید کرنا - تجزیہ کرناIndonesian: mencermati secara kritis - mengkritisi - membedah
Example Sentences
She loves to pick apart every movie she watches.
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The teacher picked apart my essay line by line.
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They picked apart the plan to find its weaknesses.
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Don’t worry, she always picks apart presentations—it just means she’s paying attention.
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He likes to pick apart arguments just to prove his point.
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People on the internet love to pick apart every tiny detail.
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