B2💬 Everyday Life
Fare il pelo e il contropelo
To go over with a fine-tooth comb
Literal Translation
"To do the hair and the against-hair"
What it means
To scrutinise thoroughly / to go over with a fine-tooth comb
Example in context
"L'ispettore ha fatto il pelo e il contropelo alla nostra documentazione."
"The inspector went over our documentation with a fine-tooth comb."
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