once-over
Use Once-over in a sentence
vər noun Informal.
1.
a quick look, examination, or appraisal.
2.
a quick, superficial job: He gave the car just a once-over with a rag.
Origin:
1910–15, Americanism
1910–15, Americanism
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| once-over | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a quick examination or appraisal |
| 2. | a quick but comprehensive piece of work |
| 3. | a violent beating or thrashing (esp in the phrase give (a person or thing) the (or a) once-over) |
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Once-over
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example sentences
Have a mechanic give it the once-over and a tune-up.
Those who do typically give themselves a once-over standing in the shower.
Have a mechanic give your vehicle a once-over before heading out if you're not confident in your own mechanical abilities.
And while you're at it, give your homeowner's policy a once-over.
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