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nitpick

nit·pick

UK/ˈnɪt.pɪk/ US/ˈnɪtpɪk/ uncommon archaic

verb

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Origin

From nit + pick, originally referring to literally removing invisibly tiny louse eggs by hand.

Phrases

  • split hairs

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