fine-tooth comb (n)
fine-toothed comb (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a method of examining in minute detail
examples he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes
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Hypernym examination, scrutiny
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Hyponym examination, scrutiny

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