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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.

Synonyms

  • Give The Eye

Hypernyms

  • Look
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