make a fine distinction

VERB

split hairs

Synonyms

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cavil chop logic nitpick pick nits quibble refine a distinction sharpen a distinction subtilize

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make a fine distinction

He was even more thoughtful, after that, but not quite so gloomy—if one cared enough for his moods to make a fine distinction.

From The Uphill Climb by Bower, B. M.

make a fine distinction

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