English Expression · Intermediate
pick apart
To review or analyse in great detail
Pronunciation: say pick apart
Meaning
To review or analyse in great detail
Example
The quarterback picked apart the secondary defense in the first half.
The quarterback picked apart the secondary defense in the first half.
Practice tips
- Practice pick apart out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.