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
Marian	['mɛəriən]
Miguelito	-	Spanish, Portuguese
Hieremias	-	Biblical Latin
Iustinianus	-	Late Roman
Bee	[bi:]
Renee	[ri'nei]