[singular] 1 : a careful examination
▪ I'll give the documents a (thorough) going-over. [=I'll read the documents carefully] 2 informal : a severe beating
▪ They threatened to give him a (good) going-over if he didn't cooperate.
▪ I'll give the documents a (thorough) going-over. [=I'll read the documents carefully]
▪ They threatened to give him a (good) going-over if he didn't cooperate.
— see also go over at 1go




