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going-over

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go⋅ing-o⋅ver

  [goh-ing-oh-ver]
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–noun, plural go⋅ings-o⋅ver  [goh-ingz-oh-ver] .
1. a review, examination, or investigation: The accounts were given a thorough going-over.
2. a severe, thorough scolding.
3. a sound thrashing; beating: The hoodlums gave him a good going-over when they found him.
Origin:
1870–75, Americanism; n. use of v. phrase go over
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go·ing-o·ver   (gō'ĭng-ō'vər)
n.   pl. go·ings-o·ver (gō'ĭngz-) Informal

  1. An examination; an inspection.

    1. A severe beating.

    2. A severe reprimand.

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