case the joint
English
Verb
case the joint (third-person singular simple present cases the joint, present participle casing the joint, simple past and past participle cased the joint)
- (idiomatic, slang) to thoroughly observe or examine a place, in order to familiarize oneself with its workings in preparation for criminal activity, often robbery
- (idiomatic, slang) to thoroughly observe or examine a place, without any nefarious motive or intent