Facings
To put one through his facings. To examine; to ascertain if what
appears on the surface is superficial only.
“The Greek books were again had out, and Grace ... was put through
her facings.” —A. Trollope.
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Facings from Fact Monster:
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