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once-over

noun

Etymology

From the idea of going over something once.

Definitions

  1. A quick clean or polish.

    • I gave the room a once-over with the mop.

  2. A cursory inspection or survey.

    • My GP gave me the once-over and said it was merely a cold.
    • I'll give it a once-over for free, but a proper look will cost you.
    • The girls sat there while the johns (customers) moped around giving them the once-over.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA