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give the once over

 

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Verb give the once over has 1 sense
  1. give the eye, give the once over - look at with a critical eye; "When the movie star entered, all the women gave him the once over"
    --1 is one way to look
    Sample sentence:
    Sam cannot give the once over Sue

Definitions from the Web

give the once over

Definition (verb): To quickly examine or inspect something or someone.

Example sentence: I gave the car once over before deciding to buy it.

Example sentence: The security guard gave me the once over before allowing me to enter the building.

Definition (noun): A quick and superficial examination or inspection.

Example sentence: The detective gave the crime scene a once over to gather initial evidence.

Example sentence: Before leaving the house, she gave herself a quick once over in the mirror to make sure she looked presentable.

Definition (idiom): To thoroughly search or scrutinize something or someone.

Example sentence: The customs officer gave the luggage a once-over, looking for any contraband items.

Example sentence: The hiring manager will give your resume a once over before deciding whether to invite you for an interview.

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