going-over
ˈgoing-ˌover /ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋˌəʊ.vər/ aep /ˈɡoʊ.ɪŋˌoʊ.vɚ/ noun [S]
1 F0 an activity such as cleaning that is done carefully and completely: » This carpet's filthy! It needs a really good going-over.» Detectives have given the flat a thorough going-over (= examined it carefully).Thesaurus+: ↑Cleaning and tidying places and things2 F0 INFORMAL an occasion when someone is hit repeatedly: » They said I'd get a real going-over if I didn't pay them by tomorrow.Thesaurus+: ↑Attacking and invading |