work%20over

verb

  1. 1

    To improve a prototype, or first draft.

    The estimated figures are not bad, but somebody will have to work them over.
  2. 2

    To physically attack in order to cause injury.

    He'll talk, once we work him over.
  3. 3

    To subject (a person) to a severe scolding, interrogation, etc.

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