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don't be so critical
Definition
finding fault and telling others; or tending to have unfavorable opinions
- On the entrance of the new-comers, their eyes glanced from father to son, and then, naturally enough, rested on the latter, whom they began criticising.Chapters 61-62 (86% in)
- Penelon put his hand over his eyes, and then stared at the man who thus criticized the manoeuvres of his captain.Chapters 29-30 (29% in)
- "He is quite right," returned Beauchamp; "for I criticise him without knowing what he does.Chapters 39-40 (24% in)
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- "Father," said the young man, "I have the honor of presenting to you the Count of Monte Cristo, the generous friend whom I had the good fortune to meet in the critical situation of which I have told you."Chapters 41-42 (29% in)
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