English · Common Verbs

take a look

/teɪk ə lʊk/

[/teɪk ə lʊk/]

examine briefly

Beginnerphrase

Definition

To look at or examine something, usually quickly.

Example

Take a look at this photo I took.

Take a look at this photo I took.

Etymology

From 'take' plus 'a look', a common verb-noun collocation.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common informal request to look at something.

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