search thoroughly
[/sɜːrtʃ ˈθʌrəli/]
verb phrase
buscar minuciosamente
1. to examine or look through something carefully and completely, leaving no part unchecked
The police officers decided to search thoroughly through the suspect's apartment.
Os policiais decidiram buscar minuciosamente pelo apartamento do suspeito.
2. to investigate something with great attention to detail and systematic approach
She searched thoroughly for the missing documents in all the filing cabinets.
Ela buscou minuciosamente pelos documentos desaparecidos em todos os armários.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'buscar minuciosamente' is commonly used in police and legal contexts. In American English, 'search thoroughly' often appears in legal documents and law enforcement procedures. The phrase emphasizes completeness and attention to detail, which is culturally valued in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking societies when dealing with official matters.
NYC Slang
tear the place apart; shake down
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