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be thorough

[/bi ˈθʌrə/]
verb phrase
ser minucioso
1. to do something carefully and completely, paying attention to all details
You need to be thorough when reviewing the contract before signing it.
Você precisa ser minucioso ao revisar o contrato antes de assiná-lo.
2. to examine or investigate something in a complete and detailed manner
The inspector will be thorough in checking all safety measures.
O inspetor será minucioso na verificação de todas as medidas de segurança.
Synonyms
be meticulousbe carefulbe detailedbe comprehensivebe exhaustive
Antonyms
be carelessbe negligentbe superficialbe cursory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser minucioso
most common usage
São Paulo
ser meticuloso
alternative, equally used
Portugal
ser pormenorizado
more formal, emphasizing detail-oriented approach

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned
dot your i's and cross your t's
go the whole nine yards
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