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Procurar pelo em ovo
Literally meaning to look for hair on an egg, it describes trying to find a fault where there is none. It is used against people who are being difficult for no reason.
Examples in context
Pare de procurar pelo em ovo no relatório.
Stop nitpicking the report.
Ela sempre quer procurar pelo em ovo hoje.
She always wants to split hairs today.
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