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Cercare il pelo nell'uovo

Literally 'to look for the hair in the egg,' this means to be excessively critical and look for tiny, insignificant flaws in something that is otherwise fine. It describes someone who is never satisfied.

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Examples in context

Non essere pignolo, cerchi sempre il pelo nell'uovo!

Don''t be fussy, you''re always nitpicking!

Il capo cerca sempre il pelo nell'uovo.

The boss is always nitpicking.

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