C1 — Advanced👁️ Body Parts
Fare il pelo e il contropelo
To go over something with a fine-tooth comb
Literal Translation
"To do the hair and the counter-hair"
What it means
To go over something with a fine-tooth comb. Describes a very thorough and detailed examination. From the idea of brushing hair both ways to find every imperfection.
Example in context
"Il revisore ha fatto il pelo e il contropelo a tutta la contabilità."
"The auditor went over all the accounts with a fine-tooth comb."
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