mirror check
Vanity glance backward
A mirror check is a quick glance in a mirror to assess one's appearance—hair, teeth, clothing—before being seen by others: She did a mirror check before walking into the interview.
In driving, a mirror check means scanning side and rearview mirrors to monitor traffic before changing lanes or merging.
- reflectionReturned light or thought
- glanceBrief, casual look
- quick glanceShort, rapid look
- rearviewShowing what's behind
- rear viewSight of behind
blind spot · over the shoulder · lane change · signal · driving · driver's ed · vanity · glimpse · quick look · split second · shoulder · merge · parallel parking · grooming · touch up · lipstick · hair · bathroom
- motorcycle inspectionoil level, turn signals, battery test, brake pads, brake fluid
- drivingdrive, steering, driver, acceleration, motorist
- Road Safetyseatbelt, stop sign, speed limit, crosswalk, traffic light
- transportation inspectionemissions test, brake inspection, vehicle inspection, electrical inspection
- parkingparking garage, parking lot, parallel parking, angle parking, parking space
- postureposture, posture corrector, upright, slouch, slouching
thoroughness of inspection
mirror checkdeep dive
Comprehensive examination of topic
forensic analysis · complete overhaul · fine-tooth comb · due diligence
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