粗あらを探さがす

expression, godan verb (-su)

find fault; pick holes; nitpick

Used when someone actively looks for flaws or mistakes, often in a critical or petty way. The object is marked with に.

See also: アラ

• 彼かれはいつも人ひとの仕し事ごとにアラを探さがす。

  He always finds fault with other people's work.

• そんなに粗あらを探さがさないで、いいところも見みてください。

  Don't nitpick so much; please also look at the good points.