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2021-06-15 12:06
Poke a hole through (something) American British phrasal verb
1. To create a hole by stabbing at something with something else
Stop poking holes in the carton box! It is used to contain household stuff.
They have poked a hole in the wall to eavesdrop on the quarrels between debtors.
2. To indicate some gaps or flaws in a particular plan, project, opinion, etc
The judge quickly pokes a hole in her statement.
In the scientific research meeting, the lecturers began poking a few holes in our study.
The verb "poke" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur and simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome
All I can do is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.
