find fault

Idioms and Phrases

Criticize, express dissatisfaction with, as in She was a difficult traveling companion, constantly finding fault with the hotel, meal service, and tour guides . [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

The former governor stroke a general tone of disillusionment with politics, saying that he doesn't "like either party right now" and could find fault with both Democratic and Republican platforms.

From Salon

The inquiry found fault and incompetence among almost every company involved in the refurbishment.

From BBC

While the coroner found Marina had died from a recognised but very rare complication of the AstraZeneca vaccine, he did not find fault with the NHS for failing to diagnose it quickly enough.

From BBC

But critics said they saw inconsistency in Musk’s pronouncement — contending that the billionaire was finding fault with the state after years of benefiting from its blessings, including abundant government support, green mindset and highly-educated workforce.

From Los Angeles Times

Many critics said the fund was too small and found fault with the organization’s call for a cease-fire in March, which came five months after the start of the war.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• berate
• fuss
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