fine-toothed comb

• Metaphorisch verwendet für eine sehr gründliche, sorgfältige und detaillierte Untersuchung von etwas, als würde man mit einem sehr feinzähnigen Kamm nach etwas Kleinem suchen.

A phrase used metaphorically to mean examining something very carefully, thoroughly, and in great detail, as if searching for something tiny with a comb that has very fine teeth.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   A comb with closely spaced teeth, used for removing lice or fine debris from hair.

   Feinzahnkamm

   • She used a fine-toothed comb to remove the tangles from her hair.
   • The barber recommended a fine-toothed comb for detangling.
   • He carefully brushed his hair with a fine-toothed comb.

2. Figurative meaningB2informal

   To examine something very carefully and thoroughly.

   Mit dem feinen Kamm

   • The detective went through the evidence with a fine-toothed comb.
   • We need to review the contract with a fine-toothed comb before signing.
   • She analyzed the report with a fine-toothed comb to find any errors.