| 词组 | give the once-over |
| 释义 | Idiom give the once-overgive (someone/something) the once-over informal to quickly look at someone or examine something in order to see what they are like.The security guard gave me the once-over but didn't bother checking my pass.Can you give my essay the once-over before I hand it in? give (one) the once-overTo look at one in a way that conveys interest, often sexual interest. That cute guy is definitely giving you the once-over—you should go talk to him! give someone the once-overAlso, give someone the eye. Look or stare at someone with interest. For example, The new coach gave the team the once-over before introducing himself, or He gave her the eye and she blushed. The first expression, a colloquialism, generally implies a quick but comprehensive survey or assessment. The variant, a slangy usage sometimes amplified to give the glad eye, often signifies an inviting glance. [Early 1900s] Also see make eyes at. give someone/something the once-overorgive someone/something a once-overINFORMALIf you give someone or something the once-over or a once-over, you look at them or examine them quickly. Penny gives me the once-over. I'm wearing a bright jacket that'll go down well with European viewers, she says. Could you give this email a once-over before I send it, please? Note: You can also just talk about a once-over. You could bring the car to a mechanic for a once-over. give somebody/something a/the ˈonce-over(informal)1 look at somebody/something quickly to see what they are/it is like: The landlord gave the house the once-over to check if anything was broken or missing. 2 clean something quickly: She gave the room a quick once-over before the guests arrived. |
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