look over

look over something

Definition: to inspect something to assess its quality

Example: We need to look over the house before deciding whether to buy it or not.

Usage note: look-over (noun): We gave the house a quick look-over.

look something/somebody over

Definition: to examine something/somebody carefully

Examples: Remember to look the agreement over before signing it. ○ The guard looked the woman over and waved her in.

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