give something/someone the once-over

US /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ðə wʌns ˈoʊvər/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ðə wʌns ˈoʊvər/
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dare un'occhiata veloce a, esaminare rapidamente

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.
Il meccanico ha dato un'occhiata veloce all'auto prima del lungo viaggio.
She gave him the once-over, deciding if he was trustworthy.
Lei gli diede un'occhiata veloce, decidendo se fosse affidabile.