going–over
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Britannica Dictionary definition of GOING–OVER
[singular]
1
:
a careful examination
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I'll give the documents a (thorough) going-over. [=I'll read the documents carefully]
2
informal
:
a severe beating
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They threatened to give him a (good) going-over if he didn't cooperate.
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see also go over at 1go
