Go Over (something) With A Fine Toothed Comb Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Go Over (something) With A Fine Toothed Comb Idiom mean?

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go over (something) with a fine-toothed comb What does go over (something) with a fine-toothed comb mean?	to search through something very carefully (fine-tooth comb is also correct)	We went over the room with a fine-toothed comb while looking for the earring.
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keep an eye on What does "keep an eye on" mean?	check something regularly.	"You're busy, so you'll need to keep an eye onthe time. Remember that we have to leave at 4:30."
Full of the joys of spring What does "Full of the joys of spring" mean?	If you are full of the joys of spring, you are very happy and full of energy.
putz What does "putz" mean?	penis (from Yiddish)
pack them in What does "pack them in" mean?	to attract a lot of people	The new restaurant is able to pack them in with its new and exciting menu.
worm one's way out of something What does "worm one's way out of something" mean?	wiggle out of a problem or a responsibility	I was able to worm my way out of working on my friend's house repairs.

Mind Your P's and Q's What does "Mind Your P's and Q's" mean?	If you are careful about the way you behave and are polite, you mind Your P's and Q's.
get the upper hand (on someone) What does "get the upper hand (on someone)" mean?	to get into a position superior to someone	I got the upper hand during my dispute with the apartment manager.
in black and white What does "in black and white" mean?	in writing	The company refused to deal with the customer's complaints until they were in black and white.
rims What does "rims" mean?	wheels (on a car)
early bird What does "early bird" mean?	a person who gets up early or arrives early for something	My sister is an early bird and gets up very early every morning.

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Go Over (something) With A Fine Toothed Comb Idiom