once-over

once-over  {n.},  {slang}

1. A quick look; a swift examination of someone or something. — Usually used with "give" or "get".

The new boy got the once-over from the rest of the class when he came in.

Bob gave his paper the once-over before handing it in.

2. or once-over-lightly

A quick or careless job, especially of cleaning or straightening; work done hastily for now.

Ann gave her room a quick once-over-lightty with the broom and dust cloth.

"Just give my hair the once-over," Al said to the barber.

Compare: LICK AND A PROMISE.