go·ing-over

go·ing-over
/ˌgowıŋˈoʊvɚ/ noun [singular]
1 : a careful examination

I'll give the documents a (thorough) going-over. [=I'll read the documents carefully]

2 informal : a severe beating

They threatened to give him a (good) going-over if he didn't cooperate.

— see also go over at go, 1

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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