
once-over
This page is about the slang term once-over
Meaning
a quick inspection or search
For example
- Before paying for the car, I had a mechanic give it a quick once-over to make sure it was in good condition.
- The army recruits were given the once-over by a doctor. He checked their heart, lungs, eyesight, hearing, reflexes and their private parts.
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Contributor: Matt Errey