find fault find fault {v. phr.} To find something wrong; complain; criticize. She tries to please him, but he always finds fault. They found fault with every box I made. Compare: JUMP ON, PICK AT (3). Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment