fine-toothed comb Synonyms
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fine-toothed comb Meaning
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fine-toothed comb (n)
a comb with teeth set close together
a method of examining in minute detail
fine-toothed comb Sentence Examples
- The detective went over the crime scene with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any clues that might have been missed.
- She ran a fine-toothed comb through her hair, trying to remove every last knot.
- The antique dealer scrutinized the painting with a fine-toothed comb, searching for any signs of forgery.
- The mechanic ran a fine-toothed comb over the engine, looking for any problems that might need to be fixed.
- The editor went over the manuscript with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any errors that might have slipped through.
- The teacher graded the essays with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any signs of cheating or plagiarism.
- The accountant went over the financial records with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any discrepancies that might indicate fraud.
- The scientist went over the data with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any patterns or trends that might help them to understand the phenomenon they were studying.
- The inspector went over the product with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any defects that might need to be fixed before it could be shipped.
- The security guard went over the building with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any signs of unauthorized entry.
FAQs About the word fine-toothed comb
a comb with teeth set close together, a method of examining in minute detail
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The detective went over the crime scene with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any clues that might have been missed.
She ran a fine-toothed comb through her hair, trying to remove every last knot.
The antique dealer scrutinized the painting with a fine-toothed comb, searching for any signs of forgery.
The mechanic ran a fine-toothed comb over the engine, looking for any problems that might need to be fixed.
