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[ noun ] a careful and thorough inspection

Used in print

(Sallie Bingham, "Moving Day," The Atlantic...)

He gave Mr._Jack a real going_over ; he brushed his shoulders and his back and his collar with long , firm strokes .

Related terms

examination

2
[ noun ] a severe scolding

Synonyms

chewing_out castigation upbraiding bawling_out dressing_down earful

Related terms

rebuke reproach

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