see about
Britishverb
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to take care of; look after
he couldn't see about the matter because he was ill
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to investigate; enquire into
to see about a new car
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Also, see to . Attend to, take care of, as in I'll see about the refreshments if you'll handle the tickets , or Will you see to the outdoor chores? The variant is also put as see to it , as in Yes, I'll see to it that everything's done . [First half of 1800s]
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Investigate, as in I'm not sure, but I'll see about the cost of renting a van . Also see look into .
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