Vocabulary

ケチを付ける

to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to complain; to pick holes (in)

expression verb

Example sentences

He became bad-tempered, continually criticized his wife's cooking and complained of a pain in his stomach.

It is easy to find fault with the work of others.

A bad workman blames his tools.

I can't understand why James always finds fault with his wife.

Jack always finds fault with others. That's why everybody avoids him.

Anyone who criticizes him is asking for trouble.

You shouldn't be picky about other people's work, you know?