English Dictionary

fine-tooth comb

/ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/

verb

(dated) To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth. / (figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.

She combed through her hair with a fine-tooth comb.

意味（1）

(dated) To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth.

意味（2）

(figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.