give something/someone the once-over
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ðə wʌns ˈoʊvər/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ðə wʌns ˈoʊvər/
1.
to quickly look at someone or something, especially to check them or to form an opinion of them
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The mechanic gave the car the once-over before the long trip.
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She gave him the once-over, deciding if he was trustworthy.