skim through (something)

skim through (something)

To read, review, or present something quickly or superficially, typically by only reading or covering certain parts of it. I only had time to skim through your report, but I like what I've seen so far. He skimmed through the problems the project had faced, focusing instead on the progress they had made.See also: skim, through

skim through something

to go through something hastily; to read through something hastily. She skimmed through the catalogs, looking for a nice gift for Gary. I will skim through your manuscript and see whether it looks promising.See also: skim, through

skim through

v. To go through some reading material quickly or superficially: I skimmed through the movie listings to see what was playing.See also: skim, through