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Meaning of going over | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An inspection, examination, review, or investigation.
  2. An overhaul.
  3. A severe, thorough scolding.
  4. A sound thrashing, beating.

Examples

“Make sure to give the refurbished products a real going over before they are sold.”
“After the bankruptcy, our accounts were given a thorough going over.”
“When the mob men finally found him, they gave him a good going over that left him clinging to life.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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