go·ing-over
| \ ˌgō-iŋ-ˈō-vər
, ˌgȯ(-)iŋ- \
, ˌgȯ(-)iŋ- \
plural goings-over
Definition of going-over
1a
: a severe scolding
b
: beating
2
: a thorough examination
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“Going-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/going-over. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of going-over was in 1872
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