give a going over (to)
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… …
2give someone a going-over — british informal phrase to hit someone a lot Thesaurus: to attack a person or objectsynonym to hit a personsynonym Main entry: going over …
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 — 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.… …
5going-over — UK / US noun [singular] informal the process of looking at something to check it I d like you to give these documents a quick going over. • give someone a going over …
6going 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 …
7going-over — noun 1 a thorough examination of something to make sure it is all right: The car needs a good going over. 2 give sb a going over especially BrE to hit someone and hurt them …
8ˌgoing-ˈover — noun [singular] informal a careful check of something • give sb a going over British informal to hit someone a lot[/ex] …
9give one a (good) going-over — See: GO OVER(1) …
10give one a (good) going-over — See: GO OVER(1) …
