look-over

[ look-oh-ver ]

noun

1. a brief or superficial examination or reading.

look over

verb

1. intr, preposition to inspect by making a tour of (a factory, house, etc)

   we looked over the country house

2. tr, adverb to examine (a document, letter, etc)

   please look the papers over quickly

noun

1. an inspection: often, specifically, a brief or cursory one

Word History and Origins

Origin of look-over¹

First recorded in 1905–10; noun use of verb phrase look over

Idioms and Phrases

Also, look up and down . Examine or inspect something or someone. For example, Jerry was looking over the books when he found an error , or They looked the new boy up and down . The first expression dates from the mid-1400s, the variant from the late 1800s.

Example Sentences

“I looked over my shoulder for the two days afterward, honestly. I would drive to pick up the boys or drive to go run errands, and I would look over my shoulder.”

From Los Angeles Times

I could listen to Jackson croon “Song on the Sand” and “Look Over There” on an eternal loop.

From Los Angeles Times

Get the forms from your state and look over the requirements to get started.

From Salon

Upon the balcony, ear-tipped cats perch and look over the beautiful produce markets below, where Vaishali’s neighbors sell fresh fruits and vegetables.

From Salon

"She's got a little bit cheekier because she's looking round her paddock now and sticking her head up to look over the other side," Will said.

From BBC

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