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To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick. / To do a petty business as a lawyer, or carry out law business in a petty or tricky way.

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pettifog

verb

He loves to pettifog about the smallest details.

意味（1）

To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.

Don't pettifog or we will soon grow weary.

意味（2）

To do a petty business as a lawyer, or carry out law business in a petty or tricky way.

He is a common barreter for his pleasure, that takes no money, but pettifogs gratis.