| 单词 | to pick nits |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto pick nits a. colloquial. to pick nits: = nitpick v. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disapproval > criticism > criticize [verb (transitive)] > captiously upbraidc1290 bite1330 to gnap at1533 carp1550 cavil1581 carp1587 to pick at ——1603 to pick a hole (also holes) in1614 yark1621 vellicate1633 to peck at1641 snob1654 ploat1757 to get at ——1803 crab1819 to pick up1846 knock1892 snark1904 kvetchc1950 to pick nits1978 1978 Washington Post (Nexis) 12 Jan. e1 One could pick nits, and point out that only a small percentage of the population actually is plagued by excessive cholesterol. 1993 Newsweek 25 Jan. 20/3 These early mistakes are serious, but not grievous. The press will stop picking nits once the next president is in office and actually starts doing things. 2000 Dallas Morning News (Nexis) 11 Dec. 4 d You can always count on the tax man to pick nits. < as lemmas |
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