once-over (redirected from once-overs)

give something a once-over (informal)

to clean something quickly. I'll just give the carpet a once-over with the vacuum cleaner before we go. (often + with)

See also: give

give someone/something the once-over (informal)

to quickly look at someone or examine something in order to see what they are like. The security guard gave me the once-over but didn't bother checking my pass. Can you give my essay the once-over before I hand it in?

See also: give

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give someone/something the once-over

to quickly look at someone or something in order to make a judgment. The security guard gave me the once-over but didn't bother checking my pass. Can you give my list the once-over before I hand it in?

See also: give