once-over
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Less costly inspections will still have someone under the car doing all the things that many sellers have already done – looking for leaks, inspecting axles and tires, and giving the car a good once-over.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024
If you like grilling, it’s important to give your grill a once-over before the first big cookout of the season.
From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023
Reader: I’m trying to reenter the workforce after some time away, and have given my résumé a good once-over.
From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2022
But he said trouble arose when his mechanic’s initial once-over revealed one of the “rear springs was broken in half,” among other problems that he alleged hadn’t been disclosed.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022
Drawing up, he planted a hand on his big haunch and gave us the once-over.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
