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fine-tooth-comb

[fahyn-tooth] / ˈfaɪnˌtuθ /




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Few have escaped his fine-tooth-comb criticism except mediocrity.

From Promenades of an Impressionist by Huneker, James

There are two sides to this question of fine-tooth-comb education.

From Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View by Collier, Price

Then—still on the way to harbor—a really fine-tooth-comb examination of the ship began.

From The Invaders by Leinster, Murray

Don't, when you know that a young man cares little for feminine society, fine-tooth-comb the neighborhood for the dullest or silliest young woman to be found.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily




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