poke holes in
idiomTo criticize someone by finding flaws or weaknesses in their work or to criticize something by demonstrating that it is not correct.
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pick holes
To find weaknesses, errors or imperfections (in).
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pig in a poke
Something whose true value is concealed or unknown and may be lower than expected by the buyer or claimed by the seller, especially something offered for sale.
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poke one's nose into
Synonym of stick one's nose into.
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poke someone's eye out
To damage or harm someone's eye to the point that it can no longer see.
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poke the bear
To deliberately aggravate somebody, especially somebody in a position of power or authority.
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shoot holes
Find faults.