ˌgoing-ˈover noun [singular] informal

1. a thorough examination of something to make sure it is all right ⇒ once-over:
The media gave his personal life a pretty firm going-over.

2. give something a going-over to improve the condition of something, for example by cleaning it thoroughly:
You ought to give the place a going-over with the Hoover once in a while.

3. give somebody a going-over British English to hit someone and hurt them

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