Go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-08-03 04:08

Meaning of Go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb

Go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb spoken language verb phrase

Used to describe the act of scrutinizing something thoroughly.

My job is to go through these documents with a fine-tooth comb.

It's paying to go through the contract's terms with a fine-tooth comb before we sign it.

The police are going over CCTV with a fine-tooth comb to find out the evidence convicting him.

Make sure you go over the essay with a fine-tooth comb before handing in it.

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After thinking carefully about something for quite some time

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Grammar and Usage of Go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb

Verb Forms

  • go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb
  • goes over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb
  • went over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb
  • going over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb
The verb should be conjugated with its tense.
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