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Fine-toothed comb   /faɪn-tuθt koʊm/   Listen
Fine-toothed comb

noun
1.
A comb with teeth set close together.  Synonym: fine-tooth comb.
2.
A method of examining in minute detail.  Synonym: fine-tooth comb.





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"Fine-toothed comb" Quotes from Famous Books



... of these that changed like this aboard ship and go over him with a fine-toothed comb. We've got to ...
— Star Surgeon • Alan Nourse


Words linked to "Fine-toothed comb" :   scrutiny, comb, examination


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