Meaning of the word "go over/through something with a fine-tooth comb" in English

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go over/through something with a fine-tooth comb

US /ɡoʊ ˈoʊvər/θruː ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ wɪð ə faɪn-tuːθ koʊm/
UK /ɡoʊ ˈoʊvər/θruː ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ wɪð ə faɪn-tuːθ koʊm/
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Idiom

1.

to examine something very carefully, looking for mistakes or problems

Example:
The auditors will go over the accounts with a fine-tooth comb.
We need to go through the contract with a fine-tooth comb before signing it.
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