しらみつぶし

虱 潰 し

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.), fine-tooth-comb search, exhaustive search, scouring
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 救援隊は子供をしらみつぶしに捜した。
      The rescue worker searched the area, looking for the child.