To pick holes in American verb phrase
Try to find errors or flaws in something through excessive analysis or criticism
There were many viewers who picked holes in the artist's performances to criticize them.
To poke or punch small holes in something
I don't know who picked holes in this cake. I think my mom will scold us.
The verb "pick" should be conjugated according to its tense.
In a bad situation, the worst possible outcome will always happen
That one subject i didnt learn was put on the test. Bread always falls on the buttered side i guest.