Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

going over

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.70 in modern English

Syllables: go-ing over
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An inspection, examination, review, or investigation.

noun

noun

A severe, thorough scolding.

noun

A sound thrashing, beating.

verb

present participle and gerund of go over

verb

Of a wrestler or wrestlers: to be scheduled to win a match.

Slang

Example Sentences

"Make sure to give the refurbished products a real going over before they are sold."
"After the bankruptcy, our accounts were given a thorough going over."
"When the mob men finally found him, they gave him a good going over that left him clinging to life."
"The client is going over the new proposal as we speak."
"The new policies aren't going over well with the staff."

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

going overs (plural) goings over (plural) going-over (alternative)

Synonyms

audit check scrutiny renovation repair revision browbeating dressing down objurgation berating chiding chockling

Questions

What does going over mean?: An inspection, examination, review, or investigation.

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