The teacher poked holes in my weak argument.
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.
During the meeting, the manager poked holes in the new project plan, forcing the team to start over.
The defense attorney skillfully poked holes in the witness's testimony, casting significant doubt on the entire case presented by the prosecution.
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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.