To go over something with a fine toothed comb means to be precise, exacting and very careful when performing an activity or investigating something. For example, a detective might examine a crime scene "with a fine toothed comb." This means he or she would look over the area slowly and with great care, examining every detail, in order to find evidence. Also, a professor might read a student's paper "with a fine toothed comb," meaning that the professor would take great pains to find any flaws in the student's work.
This expression comes from the practice of using a fine-toothed comb to find insects on a person or animal, or to carefully clean debris from fabric.
to brush it or comb it. usually to comb the mane and tail
to comb
In Twi Asante, you say "Yɛyɛ fine, meda wo ase" to mean "We are fine, thank you." This expression conveys both a positive response and gratitude.
The word comb means either to arrange or adorn the hair with a comb - or to search everywhere for something or someone.
The word comb means either to arrange or adorn the hair with a comb - or to search everywhere for something or someone.
The Spanish word "mono" means "monkey" and "peine" means "comb" in English. Together, "mono comb" would be translated as "monkey comb" in English.
Engage in vigorous combat or make a strenuous effort, using all one's resources. For example, I'm going to fight tooth and nail for that promotion. This expression, with its allusion to biting and scratching, was first recorded in 1576.
"Peine""Peinar"
Tooth whitening is an expression used on many toothpastes brands. It is sometimes used as an advertisement that makes you feel that the product can make your teeth perfectly white.
Sometimes a hen's comb will fade when she is about to stop laying, or about to start molting.
It means combined tackles
It means, if someone takes an others tooth they get their tooth taken away.