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2022-01-27 12:01
Run the rule over someone British phrase
To examine someone carefully and thoroughly to see if they are worthy
You must run the rule over the new employees to make sure that they follow the correct procedure.
The examiner is running the rule over all contestants to see to it that they don't cheat in the exam.
They are running the rule over students playing sports to know if there is anyone having athletic prowess.
To explore or investigate every possible means
Used to describe the act of scrutinizing something thoroughly.
Used to indicate an inspection of a person's buttocks for something concealed there, often drugs
1. Used when one tries to find out more about something which has been mentioned.
2. Used when one adds something for what he have already done so as to ensure to achieve your aim.
3. Used when checking one's health who has received medical treatment to know whether it is effective or not.
Full of flaws.
The verb "run" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.
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