Definition of going–over
goings–over
1a : a severe scoldingb : beating
2 : a thorough examination
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1872
First Known Use of going–over
1872
GOING–OVER Defined for English Language Learners
going–over
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go·ing–over
\ˌgō-iŋ-ˈō-vər, ˌgȯ(-)iŋ-\
Definition of going–over for English Language Learners
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: a careful examination
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: a severe beating
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