8 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Pettifog' in a Sentence
"To argue or dispute over trivial or insignificant matters." more
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The lawyers were pettifogging over the wording of a minor clause in the contract.
By the time the contract is signed, the lawyers will have been pettifogging over the wording for weeks.
In the art class, students were pettifogging about the shades and tones to use in their paintings.
He will pettifog about the font style in the presentation slides.
The neighbors will be pettifogging about the placement of the new fence.
The chefs are pettifogging over the garnish, neglecting the taste and flavor of the dish.
The team is pettifogging about the smallest details in the project.
The chefs will pettifog over the ingredients to be used in the signature dish.
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