going-over

• Существительное, обозначающее либо тщательную и всестороннюю проверку, либо строгий выговор.

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

1. Thorough inspectionB2informal

   A careful and detailed examination or review of something.

   Тщательная проверка

   • 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.

   Синонимыanalysischeckexaminationinspectionlook-overonce-overperusalreviewscrutinystudy

2. Severe scoldingB2informal

   A harsh reprimand or verbal punishment.

   Выговор

   • 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.

   Синонимыcastigationchidingearfullecturerebukereprimandscoldingtalking totongue-lashing