fine-tooth comb

fine-tooth comb  (fntth) or fine-toothed comb (-ttht, -td)

n.

1. A comb with teeth set close together.

2. A method of searching or investigating in minute detail: examined the figures with a fine-toothed comb but found no errors.

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fine-tooth comb or fine-toothed comb

Noun

1. a comb with fine teeth set closely together

2. go over with a fine-tooth comb to examine very thoroughly

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	fine-tooth comb - a comb with teeth set close together fine-toothed comb comb - a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
	2.	fine-tooth comb - a method of examining in minute detail; "he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes" fine-toothed comb examination, scrutiny - the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

Translations

fine-tooth comb [ˈfaɪntuːθ-] n to go through sth with a fine-tooth comb → revisar algo a fondo

fine-tooth comb [ˈfaɪntuːθ-] n to go through sth with a fine-tooth comb (fig) → passer qch au peigne fin or au crible

fine-tooth comb [ˈfaɪntuːθ-] fine n to go through sth with a fine-tooth comb (fig) → etw genau unter die Lupe nehmen

fine-tooth comb [ˈfaɪntuːθ-] n to go through sth with a fine-tooth comb (fig) → passare qc al setaccio