fine-tooth comb

Noun
  1. A comb with teeth set close together (synset 103345980)
    is a type of: comb - a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
    same as: fine-toothed comb
  2. A method of examining in minute detail (synset 100143877)
    "he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes"
    is a type of: examination, scrutiny - the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
    same as: fine-toothed comb

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