ˌgoing-ˈover BrE AmE noun [singular] informal
1 . a thorough examination of something to make sure it is all right ⇨ once-over :
The media gave his personal life a pretty firm going-over.
2 . give something a going-over to improve the condition of something, for example by cleaning it thoroughly:
You ought to give the place a going-over with the Hoover once in a while.
3 . give somebody a going-over British English to hit someone and hurt them