What is "pick apart"

vb. 1 (&lit pick apart English) 2 (context idiomatic transitive English) To review or analyse in great detail 3 # (context idiomatic transitive English) To criticise (especially small details). 4 (context idiomatic transitive sports English) To overcome by skilled execution.

v. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" [syn: knock, criticize, criticise] [ant: praise]