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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
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of going-over
: a careful examination
informal : a severe beating
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The first known use of going-over was in 1872
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