Examples of 'pick at' in a sentence

Meaning of "pick at"

pick at - This phrase can mean to repeatedly find fault with something or someone, usually in a nagging or irritating manner
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  • To touch, grab, handle, or pull tentatively or gingerly, using a utensil or one's fingers.
  • To pick on or repeatedly criticize (someone).

How to use "pick at" in a sentence

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I will just pick at whatever you are having.
I did not think you would pick at all.
You must pick at least two but.
Pick at least three hiking shoes to try on.
Do not scratch or pick at the treated area.
Pick at least one thing and work on it.
I really wanted to pick at it there at the end.
Pick at least one or two trusted friends.
It is an excellent pick at this point in the draft.
Leave it here for the birds to pick at.
Please pick at least one volunteer opportunity.
It is important not to pick at it or rub the eyes.
Do not pick at the scab or it will get infected.
I am thinking maybe an ice pick at this point.
One can pick at what they have done.

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I will use your bones to pick at my teeth.
You just pick at him all the time.
Different varieties are ready to pick at different times.
Do not pick at your skin if you have acne.
You are compelled to pick at the scab.
Try to pick at least five to start.
It was the right pick at the time.
You pick at the people we love and believe in.
The name was not hard to pick at all.
The desire to pick at the edges is strong.
Pick at least one thing and start on it today.
I have learned not to pick at the rashes.
Pick at least one or two which inspire you.
All they do is pick at each other.
Do not pick at food while you are preparing meals.
All she did was pick at that flower.
Pick at least one device to set your alarms on.
They can pick at it all day.
Every house we look at you find something to pick at.
Watching lawyers pick at salads is depressing.
Leave them there for the crows to pick at.
I would not pick at it too hard.
Take them out somewhere for people to pick at.
You had to pick at the scab.
I found us a new little home that we can pick at.
So take your pick at this point.
You will lose that toe if you pick at it.
If you could pick at least three.
Because scars bleed when you pick at them.
It is not to pick at it or look down upon it.
You are not gonna pick at them.
They pick at you for two hours with a drill.
I love having strangers pick at my scabs.
Do not pick at your face.
I do not have the strength to pick at old wounds.

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