once-over
- n a swift cursory examination or inspection
I gave him the once-over
- And long before any of these, the Knights of Columbus began sponsoring magazine ads giving once-over-lightly explanations of Roman Catholic doctrine.
- Instead of a freestyle skate, Arthur settles for the compulsory short program: a once-over-lightly reprise of her hits from stage (Fiddler on the Roof, Mame) and TV (Maude, The .
- I had been recommended for a part, and Karl was giving me the once-over.