/goh"ing oh"veuhr/ , n. , pl. goings-over /goh"ingz oh"veuhr/ .
1. a review, examination, or investigation: The accounts were given a thorough going-over.
2. a severe, thorough scolding.
3. a sound thrashing; beating: The hoodlums gave him a good going-over when they found him.
[ 1870-75, Amer.; n. use of v. phrase go over ]