going-over
/ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˌoʊvər/
A thorough examination or inspection; a reprimand.
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A thorough inspection or close examination of something, typically to find problems or make improvements.
"The inspector gave the building a thorough going-over."
- 2.
A severe scolding, criticism, or reprimand given to someone, usually to point out mistakes or give a warning.
"He received a severe going-over from his coach after the game."
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The car needs a complete going-over before our long road trip.
The car needs a complete going-over before our long road trip.
My boss gave me a going-over for missing the important deadline.
My boss gave me a going-over for missing the important deadline.
The police gave the suspect's apartment a thorough going-over.
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How do you pronounce going-over?
going-over is pronounced [/ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˌoʊvər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does going-over mean?
going-over means "A thorough examination or inspection; a reprimand.". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is going-over?
going-over is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with going-over?
Example: "The car needs a complete going-over before our long road trip." — used to mean "A thorough examination or inspection; a reprimand.".
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