chercher le poil dans l'œuf

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French

Etymology

Literally, to look for the hair in the egg. Compare Italian cercare il pelo nell'uovo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃɛʁ.ʃe lə pwal dɑ̃ l‿œf/

Verb

chercher le poil dans l’œuf

  1. to split hairs
    Synonyms: pinailler, ergoter, couper les cheveux en quatre, chercher la petite bête, enculer les mouches