comb for

comb (something) for (someone or something)

To look through an area in an attempt to find someone or something in particular. We combed the wreckage for survivors but still haven't found any. I've been combing the house for my glasses—have you seen them?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

comb something for someone or something

Fig. to look all over or all through something for a particular person or thing. The police combed the entire neighborhood for the criminals. I combed the entire house for the missing paper.
See also: comb
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • comb (something) for (someone or something)
  • combe
  • comb through
  • comb through (something)
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • around
  • around (someone or something)
  • a try at (someone or something)
  • a stab at (someone or something)
  • a whack at (someone or something)
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Sheep producers could make shearing a lot easier for themselves this season by ensuring they are using the correct comb for their particular breed of sheep, according to the British Wool Marketing Board.
He is keen to encourage greater awareness of well maintained shearing gear this season and for sheep producers to make sure they are using the correct comb for their particular breed.
Selecting the correct comb 'makes sheep shearing a lot easier'
The 15-minute Head Lice to Dead Lice video will be marketed in a package along with Health Enterprises' lice comb for a list price of $12.95.
Health Enterprises targets education