Example: Have a look at this picture before we decide.
Definition
"Have a look" is an expression used to invite someone to quickly examine or glance at something. It implies taking a brief visual inspection or consideration, as in the example phrase: 'Have a look at this picture before we decide.'
Translations
echa un vistazo
kijk eens
fes una ullada
jette un coup d'œil
wirf einen Blick darauf
Etymology
The phrase "have a look" combines the verb "have," meaning to possess or take, with "a look," referring to a brief glance or visual inspection. This expression has been commonly used in English for centuries to suggest a casual or quick viewing of something.
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"Have a look" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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