
Pick at
Nervous Habits
Often seen when someone is anxious or deep in thought without noticing their action.

He nervously picked at his lip while waiting for the interview results.
Unintentional Damage
Repeated picking at something can cause unintentional harm, like a hole in clothing.

I accidentally made a hole while picking at the seam of my shirt.
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