Idiom: give someone/something the once over
Meaning
Idiom: give someone/something the once over
- to make a decision or judgment after very quickly looking at someone/something
Example sentences
— When you’re finished with that letter I’ll give it the once over before you mail it.
— You should always give your emails the once over before sending them.
— My dad always gives my outfits the once over before I go to school.
— Can you give this report the once over before we give it to the director?
— The costume director will give you the once over before you go on stage.
— Could you please give my speech the once over? I'm very nervous about it.
— I'm sorry I didn't catch those errors. You asked me to give it the once over not read it carefully for mistakes.
— How did you leave the house dressed like that? Doesn't your mom give you the once over before you leave for school?
Synonyms
- go through
- look over
- fact check
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