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going over

An overhaul.

ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈoʊvɚCurrent139 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

An overhaul.

After the bankruptcy, our accounts were given a thorough going over.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

A severe, thorough scolding.

When the mob men finally found him, they gave him a good going over that left him clinging to life.
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  • “It's so funny that I read this as I'm in a meeting where we are going over Power BI, and the person leading it just said "if you don't use it yet, Co-Pilot is your best friend" I cringed.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I’m dying at “double check” like… it’s ‘going over the answers multiple times. It’s nonsense!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “This going over so well has essentially guaranteed that I'm going to write more dungeon core along these lines.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “NEW ARTICLE: I wrote my first #Dodgers  Prospect Notes of the year, going over all the standouts from the first month+ of the season Read here ⬇️ dodgersdigest.com/2026/05/05/d...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “ahaha what do you mean mentally reviewing myself isn't normal. what do you mean constantly reassuring myself i didn't say something weird or bigoted and going over things i said over and over again until i am soothed enough to move on isn't normal. What do you m”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

An inspection, examination, review, or investigation.

Make sure to give the refurbished products a real going over before they are sold.
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  • “I feel I am committing murder with my labor & or taxes. I do not & will not be apart of it anymore! trump/ regime spending billions on murder, shoes & lobster... while going over plans of a ballroom. Lock me up but I WILL NOT tolerate contributing to any of the kind, anymore!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Got to the office and spent one hour with 3 coworkers going over these, as one does, naturally 😅 www.vogue.com/slideshow/me...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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