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picked over

Idioms  
  1. see pick over.


Example Sentences

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“The store was pretty picked over,” Mama told her.

From Literature

Although neither case would normally have impact beyond those involved, it is a sign of how the similarities and differences in these judgements will be picked over.

From BBC

A big decision by Wane, and one that will continue to be picked over as the series progresses.

From BBC

With this fourth movie, the Warren lore has been so thoroughly picked over, the tropes and rhythms now so ingrained, the jump scares end up feeling routine at best.

From Los Angeles Times

There isn’t much about this case that hasn’t been picked over or dramatically reenacted through third parties.

From Salon