find fault

1. 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

Someone’s always gonna be upset about something or find fault in anything.

From Los Angeles Times

The samples were thrown out after the investigation found fault with the way the blood was drawn.

From BBC

Slatkin also noted that his parents weren’t enamored of their performance, but then again, he explained that they were temperamentally ever ready to find fault.

From Los Angeles Times

Others found fault with her praising two Kashmiri men who she said helped her and took care of her "like a sister".

From BBC

It’s human nature: People — especially political adversaries — strive to find fault whenever disaster strikes.

From Los Angeles Times

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