Showing posts with label judge. Show all posts
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Friday, July 4, 2014

Lesson 223--take a look at


I wonder what he is taking a look at.
 
A useful idiom that you should know is take a look at something.  It has several related meanings, and all of them are useful.  I am sure you can use them in your personal life and your business life.  Remember context is very important for understanding the meaning of English words and phrases.


I will take a look at your report. (read it, edit it)

I will take a look at that program. (watch it)

I will take a look at your proposal. (consider it)

I went to the warehouse to take a look at the operation. (evaluate, inspect)

She took one look at my clothes and told me to change. (evaluate, judge, inspect)