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Definition of going-over noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

going-over

noun
 
/ˌɡəʊɪŋ ˈəʊvə(r)/
 
/ˌɡəʊɪŋ ˈəʊvər/
[singular] (informal)
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  1. a complete examination or cleaning of somebody/something
    • The garage gave the car a thorough going-over.
  2. a serious physical attack on somebody
    • The gang gave him a real going-over.
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