once-over

She gave me and my finery the once-over.

Less costly inspections will still have someone under the car doing all the things that many sellers have already done – looking for leaks, inspecting axles and tires, and giving the car a good once-over.

If you like grilling, it’s important to give your grill a once-over before the first big cookout of the season.

The dolphins have been trained to cooperate, presenting their various body parts — teeth, belly, flukes — while their trainers give them the once-over.

Reader: I’m trying to reenter the workforce after some time away, and have given my résumé a good once-over.