work over

/W ER1 K OW0 V ER0/

verb

1
To improve a prototype, or first draft.
“The estimated figures are not bad, but somebody will have to work them over.”
2
To physically attack in order to cause injury.
“He'll talk, once we work him over.”
3
To subject (a person) to a severe scolding, interrogation, etc.

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