Expressions (A–Z)
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Inquire and Investigate (Inquiry and Investigation)/ (searching/ careful examianion)
Conduct a comprehensive investigation to clarify the matter and verify the detai...
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Inspection of fig stems
By extension: inspection of minute details. Asked many questions for the sake of...
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Judicial inquiry/ letters of request
In depth judgment. Gathering evidence and investigating the circumstances of a l...
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Left needing examination
See: "Left for your perusal."
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One does not investigate in a time of danger
Figuratively: Any help is welcomed without scrutiny or investigation. All groups...
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repair of a house/ maintenance/ upkeep
Maintenance and inspection of the operation of the house or the institution. By...
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Returning to the doorways
See: "He returned to the keys."
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to examine a person's integrity/ examination of a person's fidelity/ check on his faithfulness
By analogy: conducted a thorough check, investigated carefully (originally: chec...
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Tried and tested/ well-tested/ authentic/ proved and practicable
Tested and has undergone trial and found useful.
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under a microscope
A very close and detailed examination; to inspect thoroughly.
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