browse over

browse over (something)

To casually or quickly look over something. Just browse over the pamphlet—you don't have to read it word for word. I browsed over a few fashion magazines while waiting at the doctor's office. I browsed over your proposal, and even at first glance I can tell you that it won't be approved by the board.

See also: browse, over

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browse over something

 and browse through something

[for someone] to glance through written or printed material quickly or curiously. Why don't you browse over this and call me about it in the morning? I want to browse through this magazine quickly. When it has been browsed through by everyone, throw it away.

See also: browse, over

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