take a long hard look at



take a long hard look at something

to examine something carefully I think they ought to take a long hard look at who is allowed to carry a gun.
Usage notes: usually said about something that should be improved in the future
See also: hard, long, look, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Augustaow-GUWS-tah (German, Polish), ow-GOOS-tah (Italian), ə-GUS-tə (English)German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Titrit-Northern African, Berber
Vickie['viki]
ChayyimKHAH-yeemHebrew
Sheila['ʃi:lə]
Armin['a:min]