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Katie Anh
2022-08-03 04:08
Go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb spoken language verb phrase
Used to describe the act of scrutinizing something thoroughly.
My job is to go through these documents with a fine-tooth comb.
It's paying to go through the contract's terms with a fine-tooth comb before we sign it.
The police are going over CCTV with a fine-tooth comb to find out the evidence convicting him.
Make sure you go over the essay with a fine-tooth comb before handing in it.
After thinking carefully about something for quite some time
From the beginning to the end.
To look beyond what is apparent
To explore or investigate every possible means
Do something thoroughly, excellently, or perfectly
Do you see anything wrong?
To overcome some disadvantage or get out of a bad situation when you have already lost a lot of time for it
We love Tim but we all think that it's impossible he can make up leeway and win first place in the race.
