poking 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. participlepresentpresent participle of poke holes in
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APA

poking holes in. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poking%20holes%20in

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“poking holes in.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poking%20holes%20in. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “poking holes in,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poking%20holes%20in.

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