look over

look over
{v.} To look at and try to learn something about; look at every part or piece of or at every one of; examine; inspect; study. * /I looked hurriedly over the apples in the basket and took one that looked good./ * /Mrs. Jones spent the evening looking over the month's bills and writing checks./ * /When a new boy comes to school, the others usually look him over rather carefully./ * /We looked over several kinds of new cars before deciding./ Compare: ONCE-OVER, SIZE UP.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • look over vs overlook —   Look over is a phrasal verb.   When you look over something or someone you quickly examine it or them.   For example:   I asked my teacher to look over what I had written.   Overlook is a verb.   When you overlook someone or something you fail… …   English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words

  • look over your shoulder — phrase to behave in a way that shows you feel nervous about something that might happen He was constantly looking over his shoulder, afraid his past crimes would catch up with him. Thesaurus: to worry or feel nervous about somethingsynonym… …   Useful english dictionary

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