give someone the once-over



give someone the once-over

Also, give someone the eye. Look or stare at someone with interest. For example, The new coach gave the team the once-over before introducing himself, or He gave her the eye and she blushed. The first expression, a colloquialism, generally implies a quick but comprehensive survey or assessment. The variant, a slangy usage sometimes amplified to give the glad eye, often signifies an inviting glance. [Early 1900s] Also see make eyes at.
See also: give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AntÍAan-TEE-aGalician
Mccormick[mə'kɔ:mik]
Alfhard-Ancient Germanic
Joyner['dʒɔinə]
TerraTER-əEnglish
Oleksander-Ukrainian