going-over
Americannoun
plural
goings-over-
a review, examination, or investigation.
The accounts were given a thorough going-over.
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a severe, thorough scolding.
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a sound thrashing; beating.
The hoodlums gave him a good going-over when they found him.
noun
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a check, examination, or investigation
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a castigation or thrashing
Etymology
Origin of going-over
1870–75, noun use of verb phrase go over
Example Sentences
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The hillside took an awful going-over that day & night.
From Time Magazine Archive
Jack Gould, the New York Times's TV critic, systematically lumps TV newscasts in with Dr. Kildare, and gives both the same sort of critical going-over.
From Time Magazine Archive
Confided one Administration representative: "We got a real going-over on Government barriers to exports."
From Time Magazine Archive
While the shape of the world was being discussed and voted on in London, the shape of British bowlers got an earnest going-over.
From Time Magazine Archive
The sad fact is that my wife, Marion, has been cutting my hair at home for several years now, the little that I have left requiring no more than a quick going-over with the clippers.
From The Guardian
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