pick the bones out of that

Eugene2114 · #1 (permalink) Thu Aug 25, 2011 18:31 pm *pick the bones out of that*

Right then people... pick the bones out of that why don't you?
- That said on having finished the draw and seeing the groups formed, did he mean 'pick the most interesting out of it'?
Thanks.

Alan · #2 (permalink) Thu Aug 25, 2011 18:52 pm *pick the bones out of that*

Hi,

This expression suggests that you analyse somethng in great detail. There is also the underlying meaning. as in your example. that you are challenging someone to find something wrong.

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Eugene2114 · #3 (permalink) Thu Aug 25, 2011 19:27 pm *pick the bones out of that*

You mean, Alan, the person was clearly satisfied with the results and saw no possible flaws?

Alan · #4 (permalink) Thu Aug 25, 2011 20:39 pm *pick the bones out of that*

Hi,

In a way, yes. It has the sense of someone saying: All right. You try and find something wrong with that, if you can.

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