a going over
1going-over — n [singular] informal 1.) a thorough examination of something to make sure it is all right →↑once over ▪ The media gave his personal life a pretty firm going over. 2.) give sth a going over to improve the condition of something, for example by… …
2Going over the top — is a military phrase derived from the trench warfare of the First World War (generally, trench warfare was used on the Western Front). Attacks starting from trenches required infantry to climb over the top of the parapet before they could cross… …
3going-over — noun singular INFORMAL the process of looking at something to check it: I d like you to give these documents a quick going over …
4going over — index restatement Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
5going-over — ► NOUN informal 1) a thorough cleaning or inspection. 2) a beating …
6going-over — [gō′iŋō′vər] n. Informal ☆ 1. an inspection or examination, esp. a thorough one ☆ 2. a severe scolding or beating …
7going-over — 1) N SING If you give someone or something a going over, you examine them thoroughly. [INFORMAL] Michael was given a complete going over and then treated for glandular fever. 2) N SING A going over is a violent attack on or criticism of someone.… …
8going over — 1. n. an examination. □ After a thorough going over, the doctor pronounced me alive. □ I gave your car a good going over, and I fixed a lot of little things. 2. n. a beating. □ Sam gave the guy a terrible going over …
9going-over — /goh ing oh veuhr/, n., pl. goings over /goh ingz oh veuhr/. 1. a review, examination, or investigation: The accounts were given a thorough going over. 2. a severe, thorough scolding. 3. a sound thrashing; beating: The hoodlums gave him a good… …
10going over — noun a) An inspection, examination, review, or investigation. Make sure to give the refurbished products a real going over before they are sold. b) An overhaul. After the bankruptcy, our accoun …