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Collocation

have a look

verb + a + noun (+ prepositional phrase) verb + a + noun (optional: at + object)

to look at something briefly or to examine it

have a look: to look at something briefly or to examine it

Definition

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

have + a look (+ at + something)

“Have a look at this photo and tell me what you think.”

Examples

  • Have a look at my email and tell me if it sounds polite.
  • Can you have a look at this form before I submit it?
  • I will have a look at the schedule and get back to you.
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  • She had a look at the menu and ordered the soup.
  • Let’s have a look at the map to see which route is faster.
  • If you have a look under the sink, you might see where the leak is coming from.
  • The mechanic had a look at the engine but could not find the problem right away.
  • Before we sign anything, we should have a look at the contract in detail.
  • He had a quick look at the figures and realized the totals did not match.