To nitpick someone's words or actions—pointing out minor mistakes or contradictions to criticize or trip someone up; a colloquial expression.
会議で彼は細かいところばかり指摘して揚げ足を取ろうとする。
In meetings he always points out tiny details trying to trip people up.
議論の途中で揚げ足を取らないで、まず相手の主張を最後まで聞こう。
Don't nitpick during the discussion; first listen to the other person's argument all the way through.
SNSではしばしば揚げ足を取るようなコメントが目立つ。
On social media, comments that nitpick often stand out.