Collocation Mini-Lessons

Looking & Checking

Lesson 48  ·  General Communication

B1 – B2

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General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 take a look
Example Sentences
  • Before you throw something away, take a look — you might be surprised what you find.General
  • Can you take a look at this for me? Something doesn't seem right.Casual
  • Inspectors took a look at the facility following reports of unsafe working conditions.News
  • The consultant took a look at the existing processes before recommending any changes.Professional
  • The technician took a look at the equipment and identified the fault within minutes.Workplace
2 have a look
Example Sentences
  • If you're not sure, just have a look and see what you think.General
  • Hang on — let me have a look before you do anything else.Casual
  • The health inspector had a look at the kitchen and found several violations of food safety codes.News
  • The manager had a look at the draft proposal and suggested a few minor adjustments.Professional
  • The supervisor had a look at the finished batch and approved it for dispatch.Workplace
3 take a closer look
Example Sentences
  • Things often look simple from a distance — it's worth taking a closer look before deciding.General
  • Take a closer look — there's something written on the back that you missed.Casual
  • Investigators took a closer look at the company's financial records after initial anomalies were found.News
  • The auditor took a closer look at the figures and discovered a pattern of irregular transactions.Professional
  • The quality control officer took a closer look at the batch after a customer complaint was received.Workplace
4 check something out
Example Sentences
  • If you haven't been to that market yet, you should really check it out — it's worth the trip.General
  • Check it out when you get a chance — I think you'll really like it.Casual
  • Authorities went to check out reports of suspicious activity near the port late on Tuesday evening.News
  • The IT team was asked to check out the system after users reported intermittent access problems.Professional
  • Always check out your equipment at the start of the shift to make sure everything is in working order.Workplace
Bonus

keep an eye on something