a camel is a horse designed by a committee »
An expression critical of committees
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brickbat »
A criticism or uncomplimentary remark hurled at artwork or other recipient.
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brickbat »
For example, it's quite common for magazines to have a section called Bouquets and Brickbats for compliments and criticisms.
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broad shoulders »
The ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
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damn with faint praise »
To provide praise that is so minimal or inconsequential as to actually amount to criticism.
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drop the ball »
To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
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fail over »
To automatically switch processing from a failed component in a critical system to its live spare or backup component.
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film critic »
movie reviewer
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get on somebody's case »
To lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.
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hatchet job »
A treatment which serves primarily to disparage its subject; a piece of criticism which aims to destroy a reputation.
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hold water »
To withstand scrutiny or criticism; to be valid.
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hung the moon »
To view or be viewed with uncritical or excessive awe, reverence, or infatuation.
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in the dock »
Under scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.
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in the woods »
In critical condition; near death's door.
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jump on »
To attack someone verbally, or criticise them over strongly for small errors.
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last minute »
Point in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.
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mocking is catching »
An admonishment to be careful of criticising others, lest the same happen to you.Mocking is Catching was the title of a 1726 song by Henry Carey.
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on the defensive »
Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.
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peanut gallery »
Any source of heckling, unwelcome commentary or criticism, especially from a know-it-all or of an inexpert nature.
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people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones »
Do not criticize others if you have weaknesses yourself.
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pick up »
To point out (a person's behaviour, habits or actions),in a critical manner.
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run down »
To criticize someone or an organisation, often unfairly.
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sacred cow »
Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry.
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seagull manager »
A manager who comes into the workplace or office only on occasion, especially when a problem arises or to criticize or critique employees.
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sharp tongue »
The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.
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take apart »
To criticise someone.
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take one's lumps »
To endure through criticism or other adversity.
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thin-skinned »
Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; touchy.
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tiger team »
An engineering or other group assembled to tackle especially difficult or critical problems, often outside the normal chain of command.
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trash out »
To criticize the person spoken to in a rant.
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turn the corner »
To pass a critical point.
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under a cloud »
Under suspicion; subject to critical inspection.
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under fire »
Criticized or held responsible for something.
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up-and-coming »
Emerging; aspiring; improving; beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim.
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when push comes to shove »
When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.
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when the chips are down »
When the pressure is on; when the situation is urgent or critical.
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