pettifog

Verb

To quibble over trivial matters or minor concerns; to practice chicanery or shysterism.

ریشه

From 'petty' + 'fogger', a derogatory term for a type of lawyer.

مثال

• He was known to pettifog over the smallest details.
• Don't pettifog over such minor issues.
• The lawyer was accused of pettifogging to delay the trial.

ترکیب‌های رایج

pettifog over accused of pettifogging