Pick through
phrasal verb
To carefully look or search through a collection of things.
We had to pick through the rubble after the storm to find our belongings.
Often appears as...
- pick through the rubble
- pick through the trash
phrasal verb
To eat only small amounts of food because you do not feel well or do not like the food.
She only picked through her dinner because she wasn't feeling well.
Often appears as...
- pick through her meal
- pick through his food
phrasal verb
To criticize someone or something in a detailed and usually unfair way.
Critics picked through his latest film, pointing out every little flaw.
Often appears as...
- pick through his work
- pick through her blog post
phrasal verb
To carefully look or search through a collection of things.
We had to pick through the rubble after the storm to find our belongings.
Often appears as...
- pick through the rubble
- pick through the trash
phrasal verb
To eat only small amounts of food because you do not feel well or do not like the food.
She only picked through her dinner because she wasn't feeling well.
Often appears as...
- pick through her meal
- pick through his food
phrasal verb
To criticize someone or something in a detailed and usually unfair way.
Critics picked through his latest film, pointing out every little flaw.
Often appears as...
- pick through his work
- pick through her blog post
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Search Context
Used when searching within a specific, often cluttered area or collection.
Archaeologists pick through ancient sites to find artifacts.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
Implies a methodical, perhaps tedious process requiring focus and care.
You must pick through these documents for any sign of error.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Skimming
Unlike glancing over, it involves engagement with the material being examined.
Pick through the sale bin to find the best deals.
Pro Tip 1/3Search Context
Used when searching within a specific, often cluttered area or collection.
Archaeologists pick through ancient sites to find artifacts.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
Implies a methodical, perhaps tedious process requiring focus and care.
You must pick through these documents for any sign of error.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Skimming
Unlike glancing over, it involves engagement with the material being examined.
Pick through the sale bin to find the best deals.
Pro Tip 1/3Search Context
Used when searching within a specific, often cluttered area or collection.
Archaeologists pick through ancient sites to find artifacts.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
Implies a methodical, perhaps tedious process requiring focus and care.
You must pick through these documents for any sign of error.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Skimming
Unlike glancing over, it involves engagement with the material being examined.
Pick through the sale bin to find the best deals.
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