To look into
Example: They look into the issue to find the cause
Definition
"To look into" means to investigate or examine a matter or situation carefully in order to understand it better or find a solution. For example, when they look into the issue, they explore the details to find the cause or resolve the problem.
Etymology
The phrase "to look into" originates from the literal action of directing one's gaze inside or toward something to inspect it closely. Over time, it gained a metaphorical meaning of investigating or examining matters thoroughly. Did you know? This phrase reflects how physical observation evolved into figurative inquiry.
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"To look into" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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