pokes holes in

A form of poke holes in — To criticize someone by finding flaws or weaknesses in their work or to criticize something by demonstrating that it is not correct.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of poke holes in
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