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going-over — /goh ing oh veuhr/, n., pl. goings over /goh ingz oh veuhr/. 1. a review, examination, or investigation: The accounts were given a thorough going over. 2. a severe, thorough scolding. 3. a sound thrashing; beating: The hoodlums gave him a good… … Universalium
going over — noun a) An inspection, examination, review, or investigation. Make sure to give the refurbished products a real going over before they are sold. b) An overhaul. After the bankruptcy, our accoun … Wiktionary
Going over the top — is a military phrase derived from the trench warfare of the First World War (generally, trench warfare was used on the Western Front). Attacks starting from trenches required infantry to climb over the top of the parapet before they could cross… … Wikipedia
going-over — noun (plural goings over) Date: 1872 1. a. a severe scolding b. beating 2. a thorough examination or investigation … New Collegiate Dictionary
Going-over — 1. thorough examination; 2. severe beating or thrashing … Dictionary of Australian slang
going-over — Australian Slang 1. thorough examination; 2. severe beating or thrashing … English dialects glossary
Over the top — may refer to: Going over the top , a military phrase derived from the trench warfare of the First World War Music Over the Top (Cozy Powell album) Over the Top (Infinite album) Over the Top (The Mentors album) Over the Top (White Wizzard album)… … Wikipedia
give one a (good) going-over — See: GO OVER(1) … Dictionary of American idioms
give one a (good) going-over — See: GO OVER(1) … Dictionary of American idioms
Going — Go Go, v. i. [imp. {Went} (w[e^]nt); p. p. {Gone} (g[o^]n; 115); p. pr. & vb. n. {Going}. Went comes from the AS, wendan. See {Wend}, v. i.] [OE. gan, gon, AS. g[=a]n, akin to D. gaan, G. gehn, gehen, OHG. g[=e]n, g[=a]n, SW. g[*a], Dan. gaae; cf … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
