find fault

1. Criticize, express dissatisfaction with, as in She was a difficult traveling companion, constantly finding fault with the hotel, meal service, and tour guides. [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

Patient as ever, Margaret stood with an armload of hats for her mistress to try on and find fault with, one after another after another.

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Someone’s always gonna be upset about something or find fault in anything.

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The samples were thrown out after the investigation found fault with the way the blood was drawn.

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Slatkin also noted that his parents weren’t enamored of their performance, but then again, he explained that they were temperamentally ever ready to find fault.

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Others found fault with her praising two Kashmiri men who she said helped her and took care of her "like a sister".

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