Give The Once Over (Verb)
Meaning
Look at with a critical eye; "When the movie star entered, all the women gave him the once over".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She gave his resume the once over, noting several grammatical errors that made him seem unprofessional.
- As he walked into the room, the other job applicants gave him the once over, sizing up their competition.
- After he finished his presentation, the investors gave his proposal the once over before asking any questions.
- The fashion critic gave the designer's latest collection the once over, praising some pieces while panning others.
- The detective gave the crime scene the once over before calling for backup to help investigate further.