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find fault

[/faɪnd fɔːlt/]
verb (phrasal)
criticar, achar defeitos, reclamar
1. To criticize or complain about someone or something; to point out errors or defects
She is always finding fault with her colleagues' work.
Ela está sempre criticando o trabalho de seus colegas.
2. To discover or identify flaws or problems in someone or something
I can't find fault with his performance; he did an excellent job.
Não consigo achar defeitos em seu desempenho; ele fez um excelente trabalho.
NYC Slang
bust someone's chops, give someone grief
Synonyms
criticizecomplainnitpickcarpquibblefind defectspoint out flaws
Antonyms
praisecommendapproveappreciate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criticar, achar defeitos, reclamar
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reclamar, criticar
Common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
criticar, apontar defeitos, queixar-se
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

find fault with
can't find fault
I can't find fault with that
nothing to find fault with
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