fine-tooth comb

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/

Noun

figuratively

A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb. / (figuratively) A means of making a thorough search.

Japanese Meaning

細かい歯が密に並んでいる櫛。特に頭髪のシラミやその卵（ニット）を取り除くために使用されるもの。 / 比喩的な意味では、徹底的な検索や調査の手段・方法を指す。

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She searched the pharmacy for a fine-tooth comb to remove nits from her son's hair.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は息子の髪からシラミの卵を取り除くために目の細かい櫛を薬局で探した。

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(figuratively) A means of making a thorough search.

The police went through his possessions with a fine-tooth comb.

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fine-tooth combs

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