Meaning of 'Split hairs'
What does the saying 'Split hairs' mean?
Idiom: Split hairs
Meaning:
If people split hairs, they concentrate on tiny and unimportant details to find fault with something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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