Nit Picking

B2 16+

Synonyms of nit picking

Antonyms of nit picking

Collocations of nit picking

meticulous examination
Frequency: 80 %

The report underwent a meticulous examination before being approved.

over-analyzing
Frequency: 75 %

Stop over-analyzing every detail and just enjoy the moment.

hair splitting
Frequency: 70 %

Stop hair splitting and focus on the main issue.

fault finding
Frequency: 65 %

Her constant fault finding makes it difficult to work with her.

petty criticism
Frequency: 60 %

His petty criticism of her work only served to demotivate her.

Idiomatic Expressions for nit picking

  • Phrase: Nit picking over minor issues
    Meaning: to criticize or complain about trivial or insignificant matters
    Usage: She spent hours nit picking over the font size in the presentation.