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search with a fine-tooth comb

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fine-tooth comb

[fine-tooth comb] {n. phr.} Great care; careful attention so as not to miss anything. * /The police searched the scene of the crime with a fine-tooth comb for clues./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

comb

[comb] See: [FINE-TOOTH COMB]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

go over with a fine-tooth comb

[go over with a fine-tooth comb] See: [FINE-TOOTH COMB]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

leave no stone unturned

[leave no stone unturned] {v. phr.} To try in every way; miss no chance; do everything possible. - Usually used in the negative. * /The police will leave no stone […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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