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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "To pick holes"
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.
    "To pick holes"

    A.

    To lose courage

    B.

    To be afraid to die

    C.

    To find the weak points in something

    D.

    To articulate clearly

    Correct option is C

    Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    To pick holes: To find fault or criticize something by pointing out its weaknesses.
    Example: He was always trying to pick holes in my arguments during the debate.
    Similar idioms: "Nit-picking," "Find fault with."

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