look into

Idioms  

1. Also, see into. Investigate, as in He promised to look into the new law, or We must see into the matter of the missing checks. The first term dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the mid-1800s.

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Example Sentences

That led him to look into residential proxy networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The allegations of how Matlala getting the contract were made at an inquiry set up by Ramaphosa to look into corruption in the police force.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Take it from the mayor of Anaheim, who told me that even after telling me why she wants the city attorney to look into whether the Angels are violating their stadium lease.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The board could look into opportunities for expanding trade in non-sensitive products, or discuss mutual tariff reduction in non-strategic sectors, said Wendy Cutler of the Asia Society Policy Institute.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

One look into the night sky, and a true believer could glimpse the turning wheel of Destiny.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan