run (one's) eyes over (something)

To examine or review something quickly or perfunctorily. He ran his eyes over his desk to make sure he had everything before leaving the office for the night. You don't have to read this document in detail—just run your eye over it when you get a chance.

See also: eye, over, run

See also:

cast (one's) eyes over (something)
run an/(one's) eye over (something)
run eye over
cast an/(one's) eye over (something)
cast your eye
cast/run an eye/your eyes over something
glance over
glance over (someone or something)
examine (one) for (something)
examine for

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