fine-tooth comb

A method of searching or investigating in minute detail, as in He examined the figures with a fine-tooth comb but found no errors. The practice of using a comb with close-set teeth to comb out head lice was transferred to various kinds of investigation in the late 1800s.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Lizaveta	-	Russian
Talulla	-	Irish
ÁMbar	-	Spanish
AmbrÓSio	əm-BRAW-zyoo	Portuguese
Danr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Lleucu	-	Welsh