going-over

A noun referring to either a careful and thorough inspection or a severe scolding.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das entweder eine gründliche und umfassende Prüfung oder eine strenge Rüge bezeichnet.

1. Thorough inspection B2 informal

   A careful and detailed examination or review of something.

   • The mechanic gave the car a thorough going-over before the trip.
   • The accounts received a complete going-over from the auditor.
   • I gave the essay a final going-over before submitting it.

   🇩🇪Eingehende Überprüfung

   Synonyme: analysischeckexaminationinspectionlook-overonce-overperusalreviewscrutinystudy

2. Severe scolding B2 informal

   A harsh reprimand or verbal punishment.

   • The boss gave him a real going-over for missing the deadline.
   • She got a going-over from her parents for staying out late.
   • The coach gave the team a severe going-over after their poor performance.

   🇩🇪Rüffel

   Synonyme: castigationchidingearfullecturerebukereprimandscoldingtalking totongue-lashing

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