They comb their hair with a herring-bone comb

[venta]

And another thing...

From the Daily Mail:

Aware that News of the World staff might use their final edition to fire a parting shot at her, Rebekah Brooks is said to have instructed two senior executives to read the paper with a ‘fine toothcomb’.

Now, I don't know if that's the Daily Fail's error, or Rebekah Brooks' error. And it's not the first time I've seen it. But really, guys...

Do you comb your teeth? No.
So is it likely that a toothcomb is a thing? No.

It's a fine-tooth(ed) comb, you idiots.

Comments

[condign.livejournal.com]

I feel I should call you out on your prejudice against furry-toothed Daily Mail editors.

[venta.livejournal.com]

I think you may have a point. The people I choose to spend time with are invariably smooth-toothed; I grew up in a smooth-toothed family and it's what I'm used to.