find fault with

find fault with

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is d ǐ Xi á D ǎ ox ì, which means to attack someone's weakness or mistake. It comes from answering questions by Liu Zongyuan of Tang Dynasty.

Idiom explanation

Criticize and attack others for their weaknesses and shortcomings.

The origin of Idioms

In answer to questions written by Liu Zongyuan of Tang Dynasty, it is said that "the servant is shallow and narrow, jumping and floating to overcome the shortcomings."

Idiom explanation

Gap: crack, gap. To attack someone's weakness or mistake.