pinch little holes in something

[GoldfishLord]

pick holes in something​

1. . and pick something to pieces to criticize something severely; to point out the flaws or fallacies in an argument.

• The lawyer picked holes in the witness's story.
• They will pick holes in your argument.
• Stop picking holes in everything I say!

2. to poke or pinch little holes in something.

• Look! You've picked holes in the bread! How can I make sandwiches?
• Who picked holes in the blanket?

Source: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/pick+holes+in

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Is "pinch" a typographical error for "punch"?

 

[5jj]

No. The person has pinched holes using the thumb and first finger.

 

[GoldfishLord]

I know the meaning of "punch holes in".
What's the exact meaning of "pinch holes in"?

 

[emsr2d2]

I know the meaning of "punch holes in".
What's the exact meaning of "pinch holes in"?

In post #2, 5jj clearly explained how someone can "pinch" holes in something.