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Meaning of going-over

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

going-over

noun

Definitions

  1. An inspection, examination, review, or investigation.

    Example: After the bankruptcy, our accounts were given a thorough going over.

  2. An overhaul.

  3. A severe, thorough scolding.

  4. A sound thrashing, beating.

    Example: When the mob men finally found him, they gave him a good going over that left him clinging to life.