Don't pick apart my work while I am still writing.
pick apart
idiomTo review or analyse in great detail
The critics began to pick apart the director's new film, focusing on every small mistake in the plot.
During the long board meeting, the investors proceeded to pick apart the proposal, questioning every financial assumption until the project's flaws were laid bare.
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captain's pick
A decision made by a leader without consulting others.
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come apart at the seams
Synonym of fall apart.
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drift apart
To lose contact, to lose one's friendship or closeness.
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fall apart
To be emotionally in crisis.
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grow apart
To gradually become estranged.
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have a bone to pick
To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss.
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pick at
To touch, grab, handle, or pull tentatively or gingerly, using a utensil or one's fingers.
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pick corners
To choose a preference (as in predicting which boxer will win a match).