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Collocation

have a look

verb + a + noun (+ prepositional phrase) verb + a + noun (+ prepositional phrase)

Definition

to look at something briefly or to examine it

'have a look' is a common English collocation. to look at something briefly or to examine it

Visual cue for have a look

have + a look (+ at + something)

“Can you have a look at this email before I send it?”

Examples

  • Can you _____ a look at my resume?
  • Let me _____ a look at the map for a second.
  • I’ll _____ a look at the report tonight and send feedback tomorrow.
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  • She asked the mechanic to _____ a look at the strange noise.
  • We should _____ a look at other options before we decide.
  • He _____ a look at the contract and spotted a missing date.
  • Could you _____ a look over these figures and check my math?
  • If you _____ a look at the schedule, you’ll see the meeting was moved.
  • They _____ a look through the photos to find the clearest one.