fine-tooth comb

Speech parts

1. fine-tooth comb - Noun

2. fine-tooth comb - Verb

3. fine-tooth comb - Phrase

Meaning

a method of examining in minute detail

a comb with teeth set close together

Alternative names

fine tooth comb

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Examples

he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes Source: Internet

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