look-see
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of look-see
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Hosoda’s “Mirai” was an Oscar nominee, and this one will get an awards look-see.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
That’s a look-see at the here and now, and it’s fairly bleak.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 31, 2017
But the folks from the GSA are hopeful that will change once prospective buyers get a look-see.
From Washington Post ● May 21, 2016
She usually has a look-see what’s going on this week.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2014
“You wanna get closer? Okay, let’s get closer. Let’s have us a little look-see, boy.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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