split hairs
The idiom "split hairs" is often used to describe unnecessary focus on trivial details, commonly in arguments or discussions.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To argue or focus on very small, insignificant details.
Example
- Stop splitting hairs and focus on the main issue.
- He tends to split hairs when it comes to grammar.
Similar
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