with a fine-tooth comb
with
wɪð
vidh
a
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ē
fine
faɪn
fain
tooth
tu:θ
tooth
comb
kəʊm
kewm
with a fine-toothed comb

Definitie en betekenis van "with a fine-tooth comb"in het Engels

with a fine-tooth comb
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met een vergrootglas, tot in de kleinste details

used to imply a very careful and thorough examination of something, often with great attention to detail and a focus on finding even the smallest flaws or errors 
idioom
informeel
Voorbeelden
The detective went through the crime scene with a fine-tooth comb, searching for any clues that could lead to the perpetrator. 

De advocaat nam het contract met een vergrootglas door.

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