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fine-tooth comb

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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.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fine-tooth comb - a comb with teeth set close together
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"
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


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``They went over the contract of the fight with a fine-tooth comb.
Then, use a fine-tooth comb to part hair down the center.
Simply put, the time to go over a case with a fine-tooth comb is before it goes to the insurance company.
 
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