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give (something) a once-over give (something) a once-overTo address something quickly, especially reviewing or cleaning it. Can you give my paper a once-over? Just see if you spot any typos. Just give those shelves a once-over because Grandma will be here any minute!See also: givegive someone/something the once-over or give someone/something a once-over INFORMALIf you give someone or something the once-over or a once-over, you look at them or examine them quickly. Penny gives me the once-over. I'm wearing a bright jacket that'll go down well with European viewers, she says. Could you give this email a once-over before I send it, please? Note: You can also just talk about a once-over. You could bring the car to a mechanic for a once-over.See also: give, someone, somethinggive something a once-over INFORMALIf you give something a once-over, you clean it quickly. I found a vacuum cleaner in a small cupboard and gave the carpet a once-over. When you're in the bath, give your feet a once-over with a pumice stone to remove rough skin.See also: give, somethinggive somebody/something a/the ˈonce-over (informal)
1 look at somebody/something quickly to see what they are/it is like: The landlord gave the house the once-over to check if anything was broken or missing.
2 clean something quickly: She gave the room a quick once-over before the guests arrived.See also: give, somebody, something |