look-see

look-see
noun (C) AmE informal a quick look at something: have a look-see: Can you wait a minute? I just want to have a look-see.

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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  • look-see — Slang expression meaning Business Review . (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012 …   Glossary of Bankruptcy

  • look-see — noun A brief examination, a peek or glance. Ill just take a look see at the problem and come right back, then we can go to lunch …   Wiktionary

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  • look-see — noun Date: 1883 a general survey ; evaluation, inspection …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Look-see — visual search or examination …   Dictionary of Australian slang

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  • have a look-see — verb Take a look. I’ve had a look see at your work, and I think you’ve done a pretty good job of things. Syn: take a look see …   Wiktionary

  • Look — (l[oo^]k), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Looked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Looking}.] [OE. loken, AS. l[=o]cian; akin to G. lugen, OHG. luog[=e]n.] 1. To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • look — /look/, v.i. 1. to turn one s eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes. 2. to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person. 3. to use… …   Universalium

  • See — See, v. i. 1. To have the power of sight, or of perceiving by the proper organs; to possess or employ the sense of vision; as, he sees distinctly. [1913 Webster] Whereas I was blind, now I see. John ix. 25. [1913 Webster] 2. Figuratively: To have …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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