look-see

American  

[look-see] / ˈlʊkˌsi /

noun

Informal.

1. a visual inspection or survey; look; examination.

   have a look-see.

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look-see British  

noun

1. informal a brief inspection or look

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Etymology

Origin of look-see

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is also likely to join, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, who has a substantial national profile, will also give it a look-see.

From Slate

Then he added that he would, of course, give her nomination a sincere look-see.

From Washington Post

Hosoda’s “Mirai” was an Oscar nominee, and this one will get an awards look-see.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s why it’s worth a look-see, even if it’s not likely to change your feelings and actions on the stock market or your own portfolio.

From Seattle Times

“You wanna get closer? Okay, let’s get closer. Let’s have us a little look-see, boy.”

From Literature

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